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A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.
Several Original Medicare covered benefits and services are covered only for specific benefit periods, e.g., inpatient hospital services, skilled nursing facility services, and inpatient psychiatric hospital services. While an MA plan may offer additional coverage as a supplemental benefit, it may not limit the Original Medicare coverage.
An advance written notice of non-coverage helps Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) patients choose whether to get items and services Medicare usually covers but may not pay for because they’re not medically necessary or are considered custodial care. Communicate these financial liabilities and appeal rights and protections through notices to your patients. If you don’t provide your patients ...