Medicare Options: An Overview
Medicare plan options include parts A through D. The specific plans …show more content…
The plan coverage focuses on preventative care, coverage for physician and outpatient services as well as medical supplies (CMS, n.d.). While this plan consists of fee-based services, the participant does have some flexibility in selecting a desired provider without a referral requirement (Touhy & Jett, 2012).
Plan Option C
Medicare Part C is a health plan offered by private companies contracted with Medicare; the plans are called Medicare Advantage Plans and include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), as well as several other options (CMS, n.d.). Medicare Part C often encompasses parts A and B as well as prescription coverage if desired; the cost varies by age, location, and overall level of health. For instance, in Glasgow, Kentucky four Medicare Advantage Plans are available. They each provide similar coverages, premiums, and deductibles (CMS,