As an alternative to the Original Medicare Plan,beneficiaries can elect to enroll in private health insurance plans that cover all services that the Original Medicare Plan covers except hospice care.These private health insurance plans that are an alternative to the Original Medicare Plan are called

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Medicare Advantage Plans are the private health insurance plans that provide coverage for all services that the Original Medicare Plan covers except hospice care. They may also offer additional benefits such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. Medigap Insurance Programs and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans provide additional coverage to beneficiaries who have enrolled in the Original Medicare Plan. PACE Programs are programs that provide comprehensive medical and social services to certain eligible individuals.

As an Alternative to the Original Medicare Plan,beneficiaries Can Elect