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Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans AKA Part C

Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a plan provided by private insurance companies with the help from subsidies provided by the government so that the insurance company can design network based plans at a various premiums.

These plans are normally designed with copays and coinsurance throughout the plans as a form of cost share that the client would assume when joining one of these plans. Most plans may offer additional benefits at no additional cost to you.

So let's take a closer look at Medicare Advantage Plans.

Medicare Advantage Upside:

  • It’s convenient to have a single plain for everything
  • The plan covers everything traditional Medicare covers (hospital insurance and medical insurance) as well as emergency and urgent care
  • Most plans also include prescription drug coverage
  • Your eligibility isn’t affected by health or financial status
  • Many plans may cover additional benefits.
  • Premiums vary

Medicare Advantage Down Side:

  • You’re restricted to certain doctors in your network (unless it’s an emergency)
  • Plan premiums can change from year to year
  • Difficult to switch to Medigap later on
  • Plan benefits can change from year to year
  • You’re subject to deductibles and co-pays
  • Your maximum out-of-pocket could be as high as $8,850 in 2025
Joshua Brownson

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Joshua Brownson

Licensed Medicare Broker in Riverside, California

I have worked in the senior industry for over 20 years I have experience in various portions of the industry that most independent brokers don't. Everything from social work, working with the disabled, veterans, legal, pharmaceutical industry, vocational ministry, nursing home chaplain officiated funerals, activities director, manager at a homecare and hospice agency, counseled families in time of loss, all in all I have served, loved, and cared for thousands of people. My 1st job is to know you care, for you, and ease your way whether you become my client or not. I have worked in the Medicare space for the last 5 years and helped over 500 Medicare Recipients in ways most never could. I have grown to create an agency and guide several agents in their careers. I have a large team behind me and lead a Senior Resource Group SOS (Seniors Options & Solutions) we have over 40 companies that are part of our growing network, whether you need a good caregiver, attorney, CPA, good doctor, hospice provider, skilled nursing, VA specialist, real estate agent, plumber, electrician, or mechanic that won't rip off grandma...and so much more if you need assistance we know someone personally who can help you with your need and if we don't know someone we know someone who can find them. I have saved a client from high Rx costs going from $19k to $2k annually. I have helped Cancer patients and AIDS patients get approved for Rx Grant for even high-income individuals. Helped a client find a good heart doctor he swears I saved his life. I have resources to get free in-home care regardless of income. I work with my heart and treat my clients like friends and family and involve them in community, and family events and connect them with each other so that they don't have to age alone. I help people find love and a sense of purpose. My agency is my calling and ministry Jeremiah 29:11 God Bless and have a Happy Day!

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