Question

Mr. Olsen is concerned that a medicare advantage plan will not cover the same range of services that would be covered under Original fee-for-service medicare. what should you tell him?

Answer 1

Answer: c. Medicare Advantage is a way of covering all the Original Medicare benefits through private health insurance companies.

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Answer 2

Most of the advantage plans of Medicare provides coverage similar to the Original fee plan through private insurances.

Step-by-step explanation:

Advantage plans of Medicare can be opted from a private insurance organization that covers most of the services of Original plans of Medicare but it is not offered by the Medicare directly. Advantage plans also provide additional services of coverage for prescription drug, dental and vision benefits etc.

The PFFS plan are network friendly and covers almost all providers approved by Medicare and it varies according to the payments and coverage. Original plans on the other hand are directly provided by Medicare and referral dependent in terms of choosing physicians.