Last Updated: September 25, 2025
Medicare Advantage is for people aged 65 and over and for younger people with disabilities who meet certain qualifications. Medicare Advantage was added to the Medicare program as
Medicare Part C. It offers people enrolled in
Medicare Part A and
Part B another option for obtaining health coverage through the Medicare program. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.
This
guide explains the options under Medicare Advantage, provides important questions to consider, and lists some of the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage Plans.
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If you have a specific
complaint about your insurance, refer it first to the insurance company or agent involved. If you do not receive satisfactory answers, contact the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI).