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Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
How do they compare?
Many Medicare Advantage plans offer more than Original Medicare. And they're among the most popular and fastest growing in the country. Plan members can save on average $1,640 each year.* Find out if Medicare Advantage is right for you.
Original Medicare | Medicare Advantage | |
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Flu shots and other care designed | ![]() |
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Prescription drugs | No | ![]() |
Dental | No | ![]() |
Vision | No | ![]() |
Hearing | No | ![]() |
No-cost rides to doctor visits | No | ![]() |
Limits your annual out-of-pocket costs | No | ![]() |
Fitness membership and weight loss programs | No | ![]() |
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*Better Medicare Alliance. State of Medicare Advantage 2021. Published May 2021.