Medicare
Medicare is a health insurance plan sponsored by the federal government. To qualify, people must be one of the following:
- Age 65 or older and a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident of the U.S. for at least five continuous years;
- Under age 65 with certain disabilities; or
- Any age with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A
Hospital Insurance:
Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care.
Medicare Part B
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A
Medical Insurance:
Helps cover: Services from doctors and other health care providers. Outpatient care. Home health care. Durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment). Many preventive services (like screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits)
Medicare Part D
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part D
Drug coverage:
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. You join a Medicare drug plan in addition to Original Medicare, or you get it by joining a Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage. Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.