I signed up for Medicare advantage and I'm going on vacation soon?

It's possible that you may not be covered for medical services outside of the United States, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan. While some Medicare Advantage plans may offer coverage for emergency care when you're traveling outside of the U.S., many plans do not. You should review the details of your Medicare Advantage plan to determine what, if any, coverage is available when you're traveling outside of the U.S. If your plan does not offer coverage for medical services received in the country you are traveling to, you may want to consider purchasing medical travel insurance to cover any unexpected medical expenses that may arise during your trip.

It's also a good idea to check with the medical providers you plan to visit in Mexico to make sure they accept your Medicare Advantage plan, as not all providers may accept U.S. Medicare coverage.

If you have any concerns about your coverage or if you need more information, you can contact your Medicare Advantage plan provider directly to ask about your coverage options while traveling outside of the U.S.

MedHelpCenter.us recommends that you call the Senior Health Insurance Agency at 813-592-8568 for further explanation.