What are the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage versus Prescription Drug Plans?


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What are the trade-offs between buying a Medicare Advantage plan versus a Prescription Drug Plan?

I’m exploring my healthcare options, and I’m trying to decide between a Medicare Advantage plan and a Prescription Drug Plan. Can you explain the pros and cons of each, particularly in terms of coverage, cost, flexibility to see specialists, and any additional benefits I should consider?

Dec 27, 2024 | Andrew Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee
Answer
Mark Fitzpatrick
Head of Insurance, MoneyGeekUpdated December 27, 2024

Medicare Advantage covers medical services, mainly durable medical goods, physicians within a wide network and hospital visitation. A prescription drug plan does not cover those but can offer low-cost prescriptions. Often, prescription drug plans are limited but can help patients who take prescription drugs for a longer period and do not need many specialized medications. Even for advantage users, Medicare coverage can sometimes fail to cover those.

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