What Does Medicare Part C Cover?

1. What Does Medicare Part C Cover? Medicare Part C is another name for Medicare Advantage. Medicare Part C is administered by private insurance companies contracted with Medicare. Medicare Part C covers everything that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) cover and may cover extra benefits as well. Under Original Medicare, inpatient care is generally covered by Medicare Part A. Medicare Part C covers the same benefits as Medicare Part A including: Inpatient care in a hospital,Inpatient skilled nursing facility care. Medicare Part C also covers: Home health care. It may have different cost sharing amounts for inpatient care and home health care than Original Medicare has. With Medicare Advantage, your hospice care benefits will still be covered by Original Medicare. Under Original Medicare, outpatient care is generally covered by Medicare Part B. Outpatient care includes medically necessary services and preventive services to prevent or detect disease. Medicare Part C covers the same benefits as Medicare Part B including: a.) Doctor visits (primary care doctor and specialists) b.) Laboratory tests and X-rays c.) Ambulance services in an emergency d.) Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services e.) Durable medical equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs f.) Preventative tests and vaccines, including flu shots g.) Physical therapy h.) Occupational therapy i.) Speech and language pathology Source: www.ehealthmedicare.com w w w . c a p b l u e c r o s s . c o m .