Medicare & Senior InsuranceQuestion 205 of 716
Medicare Advantage plans are also known as which part of Medicare?
a.Medigap
b.Part A
c.Part B
d.Part C
Explanation
Part C, called Medicare Advantage, is offered by private insurers that contract with CMS to deliver all Part A and Part B benefits and usually drug coverage as well. Medigap is supplemental, not part of Medicare itself.
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