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Medicare Advantage (Part C)

A bundled Medicare alternative offered by private insurers, often with extra benefits.

What they don't tell you

These plans replace Original Medicare. Many include dental, vision, hearing, gym memberships, and limited home care — at zero or low premium. The trade-off: tighter networks and prior authorization for big-ticket care. Worth comparing every year during open enrollment because plans change.

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