What Is Medicare Type C? 
I believe you 're referring to Medicare Part C . This is commonly known as Medicare Advantage and are purchased through private health insurance companies -LRB- e.g. Humana , United Healthcare , Aetna , etc. -RRB- . In short , plans operate similarly to traditional individual health plans for the under 65 market -LRB- e.g. having deductibles , copayments , coinsurance , max OOPs , etc. -RRB- . If you want to secure prescription coverage with an MA plan , you would want to look at MAPD plans -LRB- Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan -RRB- . Before buying an MA plan , it 's important to review the advantages and restrictions of this type of coverage and compare it to the costs and structures available through a Medigap plan and/or stand-alone Part D prescription plan . Everyone 's needs and budgets are different and therefore each type of program structure may be more suitable for one person than another . Consult with an experienced senior health insurance broker who can compare these options with you and help you figure out which program will be most suitable for your needs . Please feel free to contact me for help . Thanks very much . 