Part C of Medicare is known as Medicare Advantage Health plans are offered by private insurance companies like LA Care, SCAN, Humana, United HealthCare, Anthem, and Blue Shield. These plans combine the benefits of Medicare Parts A, B, and usually D — often with lower out-of-pocket costs and some added benefits like dental, vision, hearing aids, transportation Over The Counter Product (ORC), or gym memberships.

Some Medicare Advantage health plans will give you a debit card that can be used to pay for food, utilities, or gas for your car. You can not use This card to buy alcohol or withdraw money from the bank teller or ATM machine. The dollar amount will depend on the Medicare Advantage plan that you sign up for.