Eligibility for Part C
If you join Part C, you will still be in the Medicare Program and will have complete Part A and B coverage. You will continue to have Medicare rights and protection and in most cases, you will have prescription drug coverage (Part D) included as well.
You can join Part C if you reside in the service area where you wish to join, if you already have Medicare Part A and B, and if you do not have End-Stage Renal Disease (with minor exceptions).
Part C is really not that complicated once you understand it all. Before you decide to get health care insurance, it is a good idea to make sure you have a clear understanding of the coverage and premiums. This is not guesswork; don’t be afraid to ask questions. A Medicare representative can help you find the answers
Do You Need Prescription Drug Coverage?
Most Part C plans already include prescription drug coverage (Part D). If your plan offers drug coverage, you have to take it. If you have a stand-alone drug plan, and your Medicare Advantage Plan already has one, you will not be able to keep the Part C coverage. If you already have a prescription drug coverage, then you may choose a plan that does not have the drug plan included.
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