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Article I
The Four Parts of Medicare
Each part covers a distinct category of care. Understanding what each one does is the first step toward choosing the coverage that fits your circumstances.
Hospital Insurance
Part A · Inpatient Care
Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice services and certain home health care.
◆Inpatient hospital stays
◆Skilled nursing facility care
◆Hospice and palliative care
◆Limited home health services
Premium-free for most
Medical Insurance
Part B · Outpatient Care
Covers doctor visits, outpatient procedures, preventive screenings, durable medical equipment and lab work.
◆Physician and specialist visits
◆Preventive screenings & vaccines
◆Durable medical equipment
◆Laboratory tests and imaging
Standard monthly premium
Medicare Advantage
Part C · Bundled Plans
Private plans that bundle Parts A and B, often adding prescription, dental, vision and hearing benefits.
◆All Part A and Part B benefits
◆Often includes drug coverage
◆Dental, vision and hearing extras
◆Annual out-of-pocket maximum
Offered by private carriers
Prescription Drugs
Part D · Pharmacy Benefit
Helps cover the cost of prescription medications through plans offered by private, Medicare-approved insurers.
◆Brand and generic medications
◆Plan-specific drug formularies
◆Pharmacy network pricing
◆Annual out-of-pocket limit
Avoids late-enrollment penalty
Article II
How the Portal Works
Three straightforward steps, from first enquiry to completed enrollment.
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Submit Your Details
Share a few basics — your age, ZIP code and the care you expect to need. No obligation, and your information is never sold.
Approx. 2 minutes
Review Matched Options
A licensed advisor presents plans from thirty-plus carriers in your area, with premiums, networks and benefits laid out plainly.
Same day review
Enroll With Assistance
When you are ready, your advisor completes the paperwork with you and remains available for questions all year round.
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Article III
Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage
A side-by-side ledger of the differences that matter most when choosing between the two paths.
Comparison of Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Provision
Original Medicare (A&B)
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Monthly Premium
Part B premium applies
Varies; some plans at $0
Provider Choice
◆Any provider accepting Medicare
Generally plan network only
Prescription Coverage
◇Requires separate Part D
◆Usually included
Dental & Vision
◇Not covered
◆Frequently included
Out-of-Pocket Cap
◇No annual maximum
◆Annual maximum required
Referrals Required
◆No referrals needed
Often required on HMO plans
◆ Included · ◇ Not included · Varies by plan — benefits, premiums and networks differ by carrier and county
Section IV
◆ Notice of Deadline
Enrollment Closes December 7
The Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7. Changes made within this window take effect January 1.