What eligibility requirements must Janice meet to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?

To enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, an individual must be entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B. This requirement ensures that the person has the necessary baseline coverage from Original Medicare, which is the federal health insurance program that provides coverage for hospital services (Part A) and outpatient medical services (Part B). Medicare Advantage plans operate as an alternative to Original Medicare and often include additional benefits that are not covered by Parts A and B, such as vision and dental care.

The requirement to be entitled to Part A and enrolled in Part B is crucial because Medicare Advantage plans essentially offer a bundled alternative to the benefits provided by Original Medicare. Therefore, without enrollment in these parts, an individual cannot access the Medicare Advantage services.

Factors like residing in the U.S., age criteria, or being enrolled in Medicaid are not foundational eligibility requirements for Medicare Advantage enrollment. While there might be specific rules related to these factors for certain types of plans or special circumstances, they do not serve as primary criteria for enrolling in all Medicare Advantage plans.