Medicare Part C

**Definition:** The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 establishes a Medicare+Choice program under part C of Title XVIII, Section 4001, of the Social Security Act. Under this program, an eligible individual may elect to receive Medicare benefits through enrollment in a Medicare+Choice plan. Beneficiaries may choose to use private pay options, establish medical savings accounts, use managed care plans, or join provider-sponsored plans.

**Tree numbers:** - N03.219.521.346.506.564.663.757 - N03.219.521.576.343.840.877 - N03.706.615.420.249

**Synonyms:** - Medicare Choice - Medicare Plus Choice - Medicare Plus Choice Program (US) - Medicare+Choice Program (US)