Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage):

 

• Includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B

• Run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies

• Usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) as part of the plan

• May include extra benefits and services for an extra cost

 

 

Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage):

• Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs

• Run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies

• May help lower your prescription drug costs and help protect against higher costs in the future