Medicare Advantage plans are Medicare health plans that are offered by private insurance companies to Medicare beneficiaries. These Medicare Advantage plans are also referred to as, Part C. “MAPD” plans
have grown in popularity over the past decade for a multitude of reasons.
Medicare Advantage plans must offer benefits AT LEAST AS GOOD as Original Medicare, with many(most) offering more. Many Medicare Advantage plans in Massachusetts incorporate drug coverage into their plans, creating a single payer option for enrollees. In addition, many Medicare Advantage
plans will offer ancillary benefits:
Dental
Vision
Hearing
Fitness Reimbursement
Credit for Health-related Products
Frequently, these Medicare Advantage plans in Massachusetts are available with $0 monthly premium.
This is in addition to the Part B premium.
MAPD plans are available as both HMO (health maintenance organization) and PPO (preferred provider organization).
