01
Medicare Program
Provides coverage for people age 65 and older without health insurance.
02
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Both are government-sponsored health insurance programs, but there are different eligibility requirements.
03
Medicare Part A
Covers the cost of hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and some home-based healthcare.
04
Medicare Part B
Covers costs for outpatient care, such as doctor visits. Part B also covers preventive services, ambulance transport, certain medical equipment, and mental health care.
05
Medicare Part C
Consumers purchase Medicare Advantage plans from private insurers rather than Medicare.
06
Medicare Part D
Enrollees in Medicare Part A or Part B may enroll in Part D to receive subsidies for prescription drug costs that Original Medicare plans do not cover.
