What are the different parts of Medicare?

 Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover: 

• Inpatient care in hospitals
• Skilled nursing facility care
• Hospice care
• Home health care

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover:

• Services from doctors and other health care providers
• Outpatient care
• Home health care
• Durable medical equipment
• Many preventive services

Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage):

• Includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B
• Usually includes Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) as part of the plan
• Run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare
• May include extra benefits and services for an extra cost

Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage):

• Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs
• Run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare
• May help lower your prescription drug costs and help protect against higher costs in the future