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Every kind of Medicare coverage, explained in plain English.

There's no single "best" plan, only the best plan for your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Here's what we compare for you, from every major carrier.

Medicare Part C

Medicare Advantage

An all-in-one alternative to Original Medicare from private carriers. Bundles hospital (Part A) and medical (Part B), usually includes prescription coverage, and often adds benefits Medicare doesn't.

Best for: value & built-in extras
✓Low or $0 premiums
Many plans have $0 monthly premium beyond your standard Part B payment.
✓Extras included
Dental, vision, hearing, gym memberships, and OTC allowances are common.
✓Out-of-pocket cap
Annual maximums protect you from runaway costs. Original Medicare has none.
✓Network-based
You'll typically use the plan's network of doctors, so we check yours first.
Medigap

Medicare Supplement

Pairs with Original Medicare to pick up what it doesn't pay: deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. Standardized plans (like Plan G and Plan N) make comparison mostly about price and service.

Best for: freedom, travel & predictability
✓Any Medicare doctor
No networks. See any provider in the U.S. who accepts Medicare.
✓Predictable costs
Higher monthly premium, but very few surprise bills afterward.
✓No referrals needed
Go straight to specialists without gatekeeping.
✓Travels with you
Coverage works across all 50 states, ideal for snowbirds.
Medicare Part D

Prescription Drug Plans

Standalone drug coverage that pairs with Original Medicare or a Supplement. The right plan depends entirely on your specific medication list and pharmacy, which is exactly what we check.

Best for: pharmacy savings
✓Matched to your meds
We run your exact prescriptions through every plan's formulary.
✓Pharmacy-aware
Preferred pharmacy pricing can change costs dramatically. We factor it in.
✓Avoid the penalty
Enrolling on time avoids Medicare's lifelong late-enrollment penalty.
✓Reviewed yearly
Formularies change every year; we re-check your plan each fall.
Ancillary coverage

Dental, Vision & Hearing

Original Medicare doesn't cover routine dental, vision, or hearing care. Standalone plans fill that gap, especially for Supplement clients who don't get these extras bundled in.

Best for: rounding out a Supplement
✓Routine dental
Cleanings, fillings, crowns, and dentures with real annual maximums.
✓Vision care
Exams, frames, and lenses: the things Medicare skips.
✓Hearing benefits
Exams and hearing-aid allowances that can save thousands.
✓Simple add-on
One extra policy, matched to your budget alongside your main plan.

Which one is right for you?

A quick gut-check. Your broker confirms the details against real plans in your ZIP code.

"I want the lowest monthly cost and I like extras like dental and gym benefits."
→ Look at Medicare Advantage
"I travel a lot, split time between states, or want to keep any doctor I choose."
→ Look at a Supplement + Part D
"I only need drug coverage to go with what I already have."
→ Look at Part D plans
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Torn between Advantage and a Supplement?

See them side by side, including Plan G vs. Plan N, in plain English.

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