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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Medicare Supplement Plans
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Availability
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Available from October 15 –
December 7 during open enrollment
or during a special election period.
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Available year round
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Coverage Format
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Most similar to HMO and PPO health
insurance
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Most similar to PPO & EPO health
insurance
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Doctors & Services
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Services are obtained from
providers in the HMO or PPO
network.
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Services are obtained from providers
who accept the plan
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Best suited for…
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Tend to work best for Medicare
enrollees looking for comprehensive
coverage through a single network
and not requiring a great deal of
flexibility in provider options.
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Tend to work best for Medicare
enrollees looking for greater flexibility
in choosing a provider and who need
flexibility in choosing between doctor
networks
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Additional Premiums
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May be available for $0 additional
premium
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Typically requires additional
premiums
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