Medicare Advantage is also known as Medicare Part C and are offered by private insurance companies. Some of the items which may be covered under a Medicare Advantage plan include: vision, hearing, dental, and health and wellness plans. Currently, there are 6 Part C plans from which to choose:

• Heath Maintenance Organization
• Preferred Provider Organization
• Private Fee-for-Service
• Special Needs
• HMO Point of Service
• Medical Savings Account

MA plans are creating positive results both from a customer satisfaction perspective as well as a performance perspective when compared to traditional fee for service plans.

For more information on MA plans, please visit the official Medicare website, www.medicare.gov.