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What’s a Medicare Advantage Plan?

A Medicare Advantage plan combines hospital (Part A) and medical (Part B) coverage in one plan. Some Medicare Advantage (often referred to as MA) plans cover prescription drugs (Part D) too.

Medicare Advantage plans are offered through private companies, like Health Partners Plans. They are an affordable option for many Medicare beneficiaries. In fact, your out-of-pocket costs often are lower in a Medicare Advantage plan. For these reasons, millions of Americans enjoy all the advantages of a Medicare Advantage plan.

What can a Medicare Advantage plan offer?

Many plans offer extra coverage and benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, including:

  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage and eyewear allowance
  • Hearing aid benefit
  • Fitness club memberships
  • Transportation benefit
  • Over-the-counter health items allowance
  • Worldwide emergency coverage

Copay, coinsurance and premium costs vary among MA plans.

Our Medicare Advantage Plans
Part CHealth Partners Medicare, brought to you by Health Partners Plans, offers Medicare Advantage plans with no referrals, affordable doctor visits, extra benefits and prescription drug coverage.
Health Partners Medicare Prime (HMO-POS) gives you medical and prescription drug coverage, plus a fitness center membership and over-the-counter items allowance, for an affordable premium. The Prime plan offers $1,500 toward hearing aids every 2 years, as well as a $2,000 supplemental dental allowance.
Health Partners Medicare Complete (HMO-POS) offers health and prescription drug coverage with a $0 premium. Featuring $155/quarter for over-the-counter health items, dental benefits and more, Complete is a robust plan with a $0 premium.
Health Partners Medicare Special (HMO SNP) is the perfect choice if you have Medicare and full Medicaid health coverage. You get medical and prescription drug coverage plus extra benefits, including $305/quarter over-the-counter health items allowance, a fitness center membership through SilverSneakers, dental, vision and hearing coverage, and many more great benefits.
Health Partners Medicare Silver (HMO SNP) provides comprehensive coverage and generous benefits, including an over-the-counter items allowance, dental exams, eyewear and prescription drug coverage, for a $0 premium.
Health Partners Medicare Platinum (HMO SNP) provides comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, plus additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare, all at an affordable premium.
Benefits vary by plan. Cost sharing depends on plan and other factors.

Picking the Right Plan

Many Medicare beneficiaries find that Medicare Advantage plans better fit their needs for a lower out-of-pocket price than Original Medicare. Choosing the right Medicare plan depends on your personal situation and how much you want to pay.

If you’re still working, you may have some options for your health care coverage. Visit our “What If I’m Still Working?” page to learn more.

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