MEDICARE PART C

Medicare Part C is a Medicare Advantage Plan. These types of plans take over the administration of your Medicare and must be as good as or better than Original Medicare. These plans may or may not include Part D coverage. You must still pay your Part B premium with this type of plan. Every year between October 15th and December 7th you can make a change to your Part plan and it will take effect January 1. In some situations you can make changes during other times of the year. Call us to get more information!

What you pay in a Medicare Advantage Plan

Your out-of-pocket costs in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) depend on:

  • Whether the plan charges a monthly premium.
  • Whether the plan pays any of your monthly Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) premium.
  • Whether the plan has a yearly deductible or any additional deductibles.
  • How much you pay for each visit or service (copayment or coinsurance). For example, the plan may charge a copayment, like $10 or $20 every time you see a doctor. These amounts can be different than those under Original Medicare.
  • The type of health care services you need and how often you get them.
  • Whether you go to a doctor or supplier who accepts assignment (if you’re in a PPO, PFFS, or MSA plan and you go out-of-network).
  • Whether you follow the plan’s rules, like using network providers.
  • Whether you need extra benefits and if the plan charges for it.
  • The plan’s yearly limit on your out-of-pocket costs for all medical services.
  • Whether you have Medicaid or get help from your state.

Note

Each year, plans establish the amounts they charge for premiums, deductibles, and services. The plan (rather than Medicare) decides how much you pay for the covered services you get. What you pay the plan may change only once a year, on January 1.

Get more cost details from your plan

If you’re in a Medicare plan, review the “Evidence of Coverage” (EOC)and “Annual Notice of Change” (ANOC) your plan sends you each fall. The EOC gives you details about what the plan covers, how much you pay, and more. The ANOC includes any changes in coverage, costs, or service area that will be effective in January. If you don’t get these important documents, contact your plan.

If you feel you may qualify, or if you would like to find out how to apply, please contact our office at 503-659-5566 or toll-free 888-944-4644 to speak with one of our licensed sales representatives. We are happy to help you in this process

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