Rather than work with Medicare parts A & B, Medicare Advantage plans are designed to replace Medicare by offering the same coverage as Medicare plus more. Unlike the Standardized Supplement plans, these “Advantage Plans” are not standardized by any means. Advantages and disadvantages abound in all of the plans. These plans are largely funded by the government, which means that most plans boast a very low monthly premium. Each year, we do a careful comparison of each of the plans to narrow down which of the many plans available will provide the broadest and most comprehensive coverage.