Generally, anyone who is receiving Original Medicare Parts A and B is eligible for more coverage on an Advantage plan. There are a few requirements if you wish to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. You must:
- Be eligible for Medicare
- Be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B (if you are enrolled you would have received your red, white, and blue Medicare card)
- Live within the plan’s service area (which is based on the county you live in – not your state of residence)
- Not have end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
What kind of care do you need? Not every medical issue needs emergency care. If you have a medical issue that doesn’t seem to be life-threatening, but you’re not sure what to do, you can call our Nurse Advice Line for help. They can help you decide if you should see a primary or urgent care doctor. The Nurse Advice Line is free and available 24/7 for members at 1-866-418-2920 (TTY Relay: 7-1-1).
