Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How do they compare?


A growing number of people – nearly half of eligible Medicare beneficiaries – choose Medicare Advantage for their Medicare coverage.

So, what’s the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Check out this chart for a helpful overview.

Nearly 30 million people choose Medicare Advantage for their health care coverage. Learn more about Medicare and the value this program delivers.

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