Medicare ABC's

Medicare is divided into 4 different parts, each serving a different purpose.

PART A

Hospital Insurance

Generally helps cover:

• Inpatient hospital care
• Skilled nursing facility care
• Hospice care
• Certain home health care

PART B

Medical Insurance

Generally helps cover:

• Doctor visits
• Outpatient care
• Preventive services
• Medical equipment
• Certain home health services

PART C

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage plans are offered by Medicare-approved private insurance companies and provide your Part A and Part B benefits through the plan.

Many plans also include prescription drug coverage and may offer additional benefits.

PART D

Prescription Drug Coverage

Helps cover the cost of prescription medications.

Part D can generally be obtained through a standalone prescription drug plan or included with certain Medicare Advantage plans.