How can I verify if a Medicare Advantage plan’s advertised benefits are legit?

Answered by 3 licensed agents

CMS, Centers for Medicare Services, overseas the Medicare Part C Advantage program. By law, Medicare Advantage plans must be at least as good as Medicare, which is to say that all plans are better than original Medicare. CMS will shut down any plan advertising benefits that are not real. "They've got your back!"

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen on March 31, 2025

Agent Licensed in WI, AZ, CA & 16 other states

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen Medicare Insurance Agent
Many advertising is a marketing tactic to get you to call them. I would avoid calling numbers on TV and avoid answering calls you did not request. I would find an actual broker with good reviews on google to speak to. Some of those benefits are available and some only for certain clients. If you ask from April to September they cant pressure you into a sale since it is not open enrollment so that maybe a good time to ask questions with out being pressured.

Answered by Tasha Riggs on March 26, 2025

Broker Licensed in CO, AZ, HI & 10 other states

Answered by Tasha Riggs Medicare Insurance Agent
To verify if a Medicare Advantage plan’s advertised benefits are legitimate, start by reviewing the plan’s official documentation, such as the Summary of Benefits and Evidence of Coverage. You can also check the plan’s details on the official Medicare website, which provides information on all approved plans and their offerings. Additionally, contacting the plan’s customer service for clarification on specific benefits can help. Lastly, consider reading reviews or seeking advice from trusted sources, like friends or family, who may have experience with the plan.

Answered by Sean Davis on March 26, 2025

Broker Licensed in NY, LA, MD & 6 other states

Answered by Sean Davis Medicare Insurance Agent

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