Help Me Understand Medicare
Original Medicare, also known as Medicare, is made up of two parts: A and B.
Part A is hospital insurance and Part B is medical insurance that covers doctor visits and treatment. Learn more about Medicare terms and resources.
What’s covered?
Medicare Part A
- Inpatient services received in hospitals
- Some inpatient care in skilled nursing facilities
- Hospice and some home health care services
Medicare Part B
- Doctor visits
- Outpatient care, like preventive services
- Some services not covered by Part A, like physical or occupational therapy
- Some home health care services
What are the costs?
Medicare Part A
- No monthly premiums for most people
- Deductibles
- Copays and coinsurance
- No yearly out-of-pocket maximum
Medicare Part B
- Monthly premiums
- Deductibles
- Copays and coinsurance (often you will pay 20% of cost of covered services)
- No yearly out-of-pocket maximum
Did you know? Medicare Parts A and B don’t cover everything.
How do I enroll in additional plans?
There are two paths you can take to get additional coverage. Both begin with enrolling in Original Medicare.
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Did you know? Financial help is available.
There are several state and federal programs that provide assistance with Medicare costs for Part A, Part B, and Part D. Eligibility varies by state and is determined by income and assets.
You can contact the Social Security Administration online, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY/TDD: 1-800-325-0778), or visit your local Social Security office to see if you are eligible.