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10 important things to know about Medicare Advantage Plans
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- You must continue to pay your Part B premium.
- Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan may affect your current coverage.
- Use network providers. Using providers outside of your network may cost more.
- Find out if you may qualify for help paying your Part D medications through extra help.
- If you do not enroll in coverage that includes Part D you may have to pay a penalty.
- Medicare Supplement Insurance is not the same as Medicare Advantage.
- Always present your ID card when receiving services.
- Medicare Advantage Plans offer the same protection as original Medicare.
- Medicare Advantage Plans may offer additional benefits such as vision, dental, gym memberships and over the counter items.
- Your plan has an annual out of pocket maximum for covered medical services.
