Medicare Advantage has been added to the Medicare program. Medicare Advantage offers people enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B options for obtaining health services through the Medicare program. It is important to know that you may choose to stay in original Medicare if you are satisfied with that program and that all Medicare Advantage plans must provide at least the same benefits as original Medicare. However, Medicare Advantage plans are not required to provide the same supplemental benefits that are provided under Medicare supplement policies available in Wisconsin. Whether you enroll in original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, you must continue to pay your monthly Medicare Part B premium.

Under Medicare Advantage, the Medicare program will, at your direction, purchase a private health plan on your behalf. Before Medicare will agree to pay for a plan, the plan must meet minimum state and federal requirements for licensure, benefits offered, access to providers, quality of care, and reporting. However, Medicare Advantage plans are annual contracts and are not guaranteed renewable as is required for Medicare supplement policies. As with Medicare supplement policies, the premiums you pay for the Medicare Advantage plan may increase. You may also be responsible for paying your doctor and hospital bills if you do not follow the Medicare Advantage plan's rules.

Medicare Advantage Options
Eligibility
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Types of Medicare Managed Care Plans
    (Includes link to Medicare managed care plans approved in Wisconsin.)
Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) Plans
Emergency and Urgently Needed Care
Medicare Advantage Appeals and Grievances
Changing Medicare Advantage Plans
Selecting a Medicare HMO
Medicare Advantage - Questions and Answers
Glossary of Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medigap Insurance Terms
Where to go for Help
Other Sources of Help