Medicare Part C

Synonyms

Advantage, Medicare

Advantages, Medicare

Choice, Medicare Plus

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantages

Medicare Choice

Medicare Plus Choice

Medicare Plus Choice Program (US)

Medicare+Choice Program (US)

Medicare+Choice Programs (US)

Part C, Medicare

Plus Choice, Medicare

Program, Medicare+Choice (US)

Programs, Medicare+Choice (US)

The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 establishes a Medicare+Choice program under part C of Title XVIII, Section 4001, of the Social Security Act. Under this program, an eligible individual may elect to receive Medicare benefits through enrollment in a Medicare+Choice plan. Beneficiaries may choose to use private pay options, establish medical savings accounts, use managed care plans, or join provider-sponsored plans.