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Medicare Advantage And Its Growing Popularity

10/7/2020

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​The Medicare Advantage Plan is continuously growing, and it now has a large role in the Medicare program. Last year, over 31% of US Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans. It grew in popularity, and now, Medical Advantage is considered by some companies to be the catalyst in the Medicare Program evolution over the past few years. But what is Medicare Advantage?
What Is Medicare Advantage?
Medicare Advantage or “Medicare Part C” is a Medicare Plan provided by private companies. It covers both Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B). and usually includes other benefits. Some of the included services are prescription drug coverage, vision and dental coverage, and sometimes gym coverage. 

There are different types of Medicare Advantage Plans, and here are some common types of it:
  • Health Maintenance Organization Plans (HMO) - In this type of plan, you will get your medical services only to the plan’s network’s professionals and services.
  • Preferred Provider Organization Plans (PPO) - You pay less if you use the provided medical professionals, hospitals, and services from the plan’s network. 
  • Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS) - With this plan, you may see any medical professionals and hospitals as long as they accept the plan’s payment terms. This plan decides how much you will pay for medical professionals and hospitals and its cost when you get care.
  • Special Needs Plans (SNPs) - This limits the membership only to specific diseases or characteristics. It focuses on a particular group of people to serve with their needs.

Why Is It So Popular?
More than half of the Medicare Advantage enrollees pay no premium, and it is one of the main reasons it is so popular. It also has more benefits that aren’t covered by traditional Medicare, such as dental care, fitness benefits, and eye exams that are usually needed by beneficiaries. Besides, these plans can be customized to treat some specific conditions. 

Conclusion
Efficiency, flexibility, and cost are what people usually looked for, and with that, Medicare Advantage plays its role. Still, plans are changing and evolving as time passes; that’s why to make sure to understand what the program is before joining.

At The Medicare Space, we do our best to make sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (866) 717-8683 or Click Here to request a free quote.
13 Comments
Rebecca Gardner link
2/16/2021 11:52:09 am

Thanks for explaining that you can use provided hospitals to pay less under a PPO Medicare Advantage Plan. I want to help my aunt research her options for Medicare coverage since she'll be eligible this summer. Your article explained a lot of relevant Medicare terms in a clear way, so I appreciate you taking the time to share this info!

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Rachel Frampton link
3/8/2021 09:35:05 pm

My dad would like to buy medicare supplement insurance because this will cover her medical expenses just in case something happens. Well, I also agree with you that this will help cover his dental care. It's a good thing that you shared here that we can customize coverage too.

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Eli Richardson link
5/24/2021 01:50:46 pm

It really helped when you talked about medicare and their different plans. Recently, my dad mentioned that my grandmother's health care plan is obsolete. I think it'd be a good idea to improve it, so I'll be sure to share this article with my dad. Thanks for the information on how medicare advantage comes with flexibility features.

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Braden Bills link
5/28/2021 07:02:15 am

I want to make sure that I get insured properly. It makes sense that getting the right Medicare supplement plan would be important! I'll be sure to work about a professional to help me out with this.

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Taylor Hicken link
5/31/2021 06:23:30 pm

I liked it when you shared that Medicare Advantage can be customized to treat some specific conditions of the individuals enrolled in it. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is thinking of getting a health plan for his mother who keeps on falling sick lately due to her old age. I will suggest to her getting her mother Medicare Advantage plan from a reliable provider.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
5/31/2021 06:23:54 pm

I like that this post advised us that when looking to have health insurance, it is important for us to consider hiring an agent. It makes sense as they will be able to advise us accordingly. I will definitely keep this information in mind when I look for an insurance agent.

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Eli Richardson link
6/2/2021 06:44:59 am

It's great that you talked about health care programs and their benefits. Recently, my dad mentioned he's worried about my grandmother's insurance plan. My dad says that she doesn't have all the perks that she needs, so I'll be sure to share this article with her. Thanks for the advice on medicare advance and how it comes with accessible features.

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rachel frampton link
7/8/2021 10:47:41 pm

Thank you for sharing here that medicare is beneficial in terms of protecting the seniors from paying high medical bills. Thank you for sharing here as well that PPOP may ask the patients to pay less. Anyhow, maybe it would be best to get this type of medicare for my grandmother so she won't have to worry about her medical expenses.

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Mia Evans link
7/9/2021 05:30:00 pm

I like that you pointed out that Medicare Advantage is more popular because its coverage is more than the traditional one. With the pandemic ongoing and other illnesses sprouting, it is important to have more coverage if ever you catch any health issues. So it would be beneficial for our finances and our health if we really invest in this kind of plan or coverage.

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rachel frampton link
9/1/2021 12:56:06 am

My sister would like to apply for medicare since this will help cover her medical expenses someday. Aside from this, you are also right that she may compare policies first before making any final decisions. Thank you for clarifying here as well that there are longer terms available.

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9/30/2021 11:26:20 pm

Great deals of important information and the articles are great.
I am bookmarking it for future reference and consultation. Many thanks for sharing! 🙂

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Millie Hue link
7/22/2022 10:25:42 pm

Thanks for pointing out that Medicare plans would be able to cover the hospital insurance and the medical as well together with other benefits. I should opt for this when I look for a coverage for myself now that I will be a senior in a decade's time. Doing so will give me the assurance that my kids will not have issues financially with the bills that I might need when I get ill.

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2/10/2023 03:35:39 am

Thanks for sharing such great information. It was really helpful to me. I always search to read quality content and finally I found this in your post. keep it up!

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