Medicare
Medicare is a U.S. goverment health insurance program, that covers people age 65 or older, younger ones with disabilities, and patients with end-stage renal disease.
Medicare is made up of several plans covering particular aspects of health care, and some come at a cost for the insured.
Medicare open enrollment is an annual period during which Medicare participants can make changes in coverage. Medicare open enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7 each year.
What You Get
Medicare Coverage
- Part A: Covers hospital insurance also covering skilled nursing facility, hospice, and in-home care.
- Part B: Covers doctor’s visits, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment. and preventive screenings.
- Part C: Also known as Medicare Advantage, describes Medicare-approved plans by private companies providing Medicare Part A, Part B, and usually Part D benefits.
- Part D: Covers prescription drugs.
- Medicare Supplement: Sold by private companies and pays some of the costs original Medicare doesn’t cover, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copays.
