Original Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Part A

Helps Cover

Part B

Helps Cover

Part D

Helps Cover

Part D plans are run by private insurance companies but are required to follow rules set by Medicare

Optional

Supplemental Coverage

Examples: Coverage from a Medicare Supplement Insurance/Medigap policy or coverage from a former employer or union.

Additional

Additional Benefits

These plans may also include additional benefits such as vision, dental, or hearing.

Additional

Maximum Out of Pocket

Medicare Advantage Plans offer a maximum in out of pocket expenses every calendar year. Supplemental Plan: Does not apply

Does NOT Apply

Part A

Helps Cover

Original Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Part B

Helps Cover

Original Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Part D

Helps Cover

Part D plans are run by private insurance companies but are required to follow rules set by Medicare

Original Medicare

Optional

Medicare Advantage

Supplemental Coverage

Examples: Coverage from a Medicare Supplement Insurance/Medigap policy or coverage from a former employer or union.

Original Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Does NOT Apply

Additional Benefits

These plans may also include additional benefits such as vision, dental, or hearing.

Original Medicare

Additional

Medicare Advantage

Maximum Out of Pocket

Medicare Advantage Plans offer a maximum in out of pocket expenses every calendar year. Supplemental Plan: Does not apply

Original Medicare

Does NOT Apply

Medicare Advantage