The benefits provided by Medicare Part C are somewhat unparalleled when it comes to healthcare today. What is special about Medicare Advantage plans? What does Medicare Advantage provide, which other healthcare plans do not?

Medicare Part C is a bundled Medicare package, which combines coverage benefits from Part A and Part B. Medicare Advantage also includes coverage for certain dental and vision services. These plans are available through third-party providers on the open market. Part C plans are also available through the healthcare.gov website. This website and all its associated coverage plan and services were created as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under the former Obama Presidential administration.

The ACA demands all third-party insurance companies providing Part C coverage adhere to federal healthcare coverage standards. The ACA also demands all third-party insurance companies providing Medicare Advantage coverage follow guidelines as set forth by the ACA and other federally mandated insurance-based guidelines. 

This essentially means the Medicare Advantage healthcare plans you receive from third-party providers are regulated by the U.S. federal government and expected to maintain a high quality of service and benefits.

It is still advisable to research all thirty-party health insurance providers carefully, however. This is not a scam-based industry, thankfully. Putting time into research and comparison-shopping is likely to help you find lower premium rates and more enrollee-friendly programs, however.

Qualifying for Medicare Part C has some unique requirements. For example, you must already be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B to qualify for Medicare Advantage coverage. Medicare quotes are available on the ACA sponsored website and through private providers directly. The quotes you receive for Part C plans include dental, health/wellness program, vision and hearing treatment coverage.

Medicare Advantage also covers the cost of some prescriptions educations, which Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B do not. Prices are susceptible to significant variations between providers, however. This means you might pay more than you need to if you do not put time into researching and finding the best Part C provider for your budget and financial needs.

Some Medicare Advantage coverage allows for a degree of customization as well. You will have to pay more for certain customizable benefits additions. For some enrollees, this is worth the price, however. Essentially, shopping for Medicare Part C plans is like shopping for many other products on the open market in the U.S. today. The more you spend time researching your options, the more likely you are to find a product perfectly suited for your budget and needs.