Medicare Advantage (also referred to as Medicare Part C) is an alternative to traditional Medicare. Under the Medicare Advantage program, private insurance companies offer Medicare-approved plans that bundle together healthcare services into a single, comprehensive package. For example, a private Medicare Advantage plan may offer hospital coverage, doctor and outpatient services, and prescription drug coverage; whereas, under traditional Medicare, enrollment in Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D would be required to obtain the same coverage.