Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are best described as coverage that:

Explanation

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are offered by private insurers approved by Medicare and provide Part A and Part B benefits together, frequently adding extras such as drug, dental, or vision coverage, often through an HMO or PPO network. They are not the same as Medigap (which supplements Original Medicare), are not run directly by the government, and cover far more than drugs alone. Part C is an alternative way to receive Medicare benefits through a private plan.