Medicare
Making sense of Medicare starts here. With different parts covering hospital care, medical services, and prescriptions, understanding your options helps you choose the coverage that fits your needs.

Part A- Hospital Insurance
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Helps cover:
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Inpatient care in hospitals
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Skilled nursing facility care
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Hospice care
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Home health care

Part B- Medical Insurance
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Helps cover:
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Services from doctors and other health care providers
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Outpatient care
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Home health care
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Durable medical equipment
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Preventative services (like screenings, shots or vaccines and yearly “Wellness” visits)

Part C- Medicare Advantage
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Must use Network providers (except for emergencies)
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Many plans provide extra benefits that Medicare Parts A and B don't cover, such as dental, vision, hearing, and, in some cases, fitness membership.
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Many plans offer $0 or low monthly premiums.
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Most plans also include the Part D prescription drug coverage built into the plan.

Part D- Drug Coverage
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Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines)
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Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage (Part D) are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.