Mrs. Radford should be told that to be eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan, she must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in both Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). Enrollment in Part B is mandatory to join a Medicare Advantage plan. If she is entitled to Part A but not yet enrolled in Part B, she must enroll in Part B before joining Medicare Advantage

• Live in the service area of the Medicare Advantage plan she wants to join. Plans are offered by private companies and are available only in specific geographic areas, usually defined by county

• Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the U.S.

• Enroll during a valid election period, such as the Initial Enrollment Period, Annual Election Period, or a Special Election Period if applicable

There are no special health requirements or medical underwriting for Medicare Advantage plans; health status does not affect eligibility

. In summary, Mrs. Radford must be entitled to Medicare Part A, enrolled in Part B, live in the plan’s service area, and sign up during an eligible enrollment period to qualify for Medicare Advantage coverage