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What is Medicare Part C?
Medicare Part C is another name for Medicare Advantage: a Medicare health plan from a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide all your Part A and Part B benefits. Plan types include HMOs, PPOs, Private Fee-for-Service plans, Special Needs Plans, and Medical Savings Account plans.
Definition and figures from HealthCare.gov glossary, Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026. This page explains the term; it does not recommend a plan.
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Medicare Part C: the facts
| Item | Fact | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan types | HMO, PPO, Private Fee-for-Service, Special Needs Plan, Medical Savings Account | HealthCare.gov glossary: Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) |
| Part B premium | You must keep paying it to stay in the plan | Medicare.gov: Medicare costs (2026) |
| Out-of-pocket limit | Varies by plan; after it, the plan pays 100% of covered services for the year | Medicare.gov: Medicare costs (2026) |
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What does medicare part c mean in health insurance?
Medicare Part C is another name for Medicare Advantage: a Medicare health plan from a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide all your Part A and Part B benefits. Plan types include HMOs, PPOs, Private Fee-for-Service plans, Special Needs Plans, and Medical Savings Account plans.