Medical Expense✓ Verified · outline & fact-checked · Sep 2026Difficulty 3/5
Which of the following is NOT a type of Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan?
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Why A is correct
Medicare Advantage plan types are HMO, PPO, Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS), and Special Needs Plans (SNPs). A stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) is a Part D product, not a Part C MA plan. Distinguishing Part C delivery models from Part D drug products is a common exam trap: PDPs provide only drug coverage, while MA plans must cover all Original Medicare benefits.
Why the other options are wrong
- B) An HMO is one of the four recognized Medicare Advantage plan types, requiring network providers and generally a PCP.
- C) A PFFS plan is a Medicare Advantage model where the plan decides how much to pay providers rather than using a managed network.
- D) A Special Needs Plan (SNP) is an MA plan designed for specific populations such as dual-eligible or institutionalized beneficiaries.
Memory hook
Part C = HMO, PPO, PFFS, SNP. A PDP is a Part D drug card, not an MA plan.