Medicare At A Glance

There are many choices when it comes to picking a Medicare plan that works for you. See below to get a high level summary of Part A, Part B, Medicare Advantage (Part C), and Part D. You’ll see information such as what the plan covers, what it costs, and how to enroll.

	Part A: Hospital Insurance	Part B: Medical Insurance	Part C: Medicare Advantage Plan	Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
How to Enroll	Original Medicare or any Medicare Advantage Plan	Original Medicare or any Medicare Advantage Plan	From a private company that contracts with Medicare.	Medicare drug plan or Medicare Advantage Plan with drug coverage.
What it Covers	Inpatient care in a hospital setting or a skilled nursing facility. Nursing home care that is not custodial or long-term. Hospice care and some home health care.	Medical necessary services such as ambulance, doctor’s services, medical supplies, ect. Preventive services such as screenings for HIV, diabetes, cancer, etc.	All Part A and Part B benefits covered, and usually Part D benefits. Usually covers extra benefits such as vision dental, hearing, etc.	standard coverage includes generic and name-brand drugs. specific drug coverage varies by plan; see the plan’s “formulary.” Includes many recommended shots and vaccines.
What it Costs	Free to most people. Those who do not qualify for free coverage can pay monthly.	A monthly premium depending on income level.	Monthly Premium varies depending on the plan you selected. Part C typically has lower out-of-pocket costs	Plans vary in cost.

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