Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Financing Health Care - Part 1
Lecture:The Government as an Insurance Payor
Slide content:Medicare Part C - 1 Medicare Advantage plans Offered by private companies approved by Medicare Provide all Part A and Part B Vision Hearing Dental Most plans include Part D Patient pays premium and deductible 11
Slide notes:Medicare Part C refers to the Medicare Advantage plans. These are offered by private companies that are approved by Medicare. The plans provide Medicare parts A and B, and may offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, and dental care. Most of these plans include Part D, which is prescription drug coverage. Enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans pay a premium to the private companies for their coverage and also pay a deductible. 11