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Some of the items and services Medicare doesn't cover include: Long-term care (also called. custodial care. Custodial care. ... Most dental care. Eye exams (for prescription glasses) Dentures. Most cosmetic surgery. Massage therapy. Routine physical exams. Hearing aids and exams for fitting them.

A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C). A Medicare Advantage Plan is another way to get your Medicare coverage besides Original Medicare. A Medigap policy is a supplement to Original Medicare coverage.

Some of the items and services Medicare doesn't cover include: Long-term care (also called. custodial care. Custodial care. ... Most dental care. Eye exams (for prescription glasses) Dentures. Most cosmetic surgery. Massage therapy. Routine physical exams. Hearing aids and exams for fitting them.

Medicare Part C is an alternative to Original Medicare. It must offer the same basic benefits as Original Medicare, but some plans also offer additional benefits, such as vision and dental care. Medicare Part D, on the other hand, is a plan that people can enroll in to receive prescription drug coverage.

Best for size of network: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage. Best for extra perks: Aetna Medicare Advantage. Best for local support: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage. Best for low-cost plan availability: Humana Medicare Advantage.

Part A provides inpatient/hospital coverage. Part B provides outpatient/medical coverage. Part C offers an alternate way to receive your Medicare benefits (see below for more information). Part D provides prescription drug coverage.

Doctor & hospital choice Original MedicareMedicare Advantage You can go to any doctor or hospital that takes Medicare, anywhere in the U.S. In many cases, you can only use doctors and other providers who are in the plan's network and service area (for non-emergency care).1 more row