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Does Medicare Advantage cover everything Original Medicare does?

Medicare Advantage plans must cover everything Original Medicare covers, and often add extra benefits like dental or vision, but they typically use provider networks and referral rules that Original Medicare doesn't have.

Last updated 2026-06-27GetFastRates.com Editorial TeamLicensed insurance review process
Answer

it depends

Plain-English explanation

Medicare Advantage plans must cover everything Original Medicare covers, and often add extra benefits like dental or vision, but they typically use provider networks and referral rules that Original Medicare doesn't have.

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