Understanding Your
Choices
Understanding Medicare Options
There’s More Than One Way to Get Medicare Coverage
For years, most folks have relied on Original Medicare and a Medigap (Supplement) plan to help with costs that Medicare doesn’t fully cover.
But today, there’s another option — Medicare Advantage — a type of Medicare-approved plan that can combine your hospital, medical, and often prescription drug coverage under one card.
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This program lets you compare both paths, side-by-side — so you can see how Medigap and Medicare Advantage differ in coverage, costs, and extras like dental, vision, or gym benefits.
The goal isn’t to sell you on one or the other, but to help you find what actually fits you.
Educational Example Only
This comparison uses sample information from Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plan structures for educational purposes only.
Plan costs, benefits, and coverage vary by carrier and location.
For complete plan details in your area, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Important Disclosure:
This chart is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is intended to show an estimated comparison of monthly “living costs” — meaning what you may expect to pay each month if you have no hospitalizations, doctor visits, or other medical events during the year.
This chart does not represent or include any actual deductible amounts, co-pays, coinsurance, or out-of-pocket costs that could apply when you receive medical care or prescriptions. Actual benefits, costs, and coverage may vary by carrier, plan, and eligibility.
This information is not a complete description of benefits. For more detailed plan information, please contact the plan directly or review official CMS-approved Summary of Benefits documents.