Part A
Medicare Part A
Hospital Insurance
Inpatient care in a hospital, skilled nursing facility care, nursing home care, hospice care, and home health care.
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The four parts of Medicare
Stay informed on the standard terminology, foundational structures, and timelines associated with your insurance choices.
Part B
Medicare Part B
Medical Insurance
Helps cover physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and other services not covered by Part A.
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Part C
Medicare Part C
Medicare Advantage
A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) offered by private insurers, available to individuals enrolled in Original Medicare Part A & B.
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Part D
Medicare Part D
Prescription Drug Coverage
Helps cover prescription drug benefits, offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare.
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Basic terms to know
Claim
A payment request submitted to the Medicare program or insurance providers for services received from an accepted healthcare provider.
Deductible
The amount you must pay out-of-pocket for health care services or prescriptions before insurance plans begin cost-sharing.
Premium
The monthly amount paid by an individual to maintain health insurance or program coverage.
Additional information
Know your enrollment windows
01
Initial Enrollment Period
Upon turning 65, individuals may become eligible to enroll in Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan, or review plan options. The Initial Enrollment Period includes the 3 months before your 65th birthday, your birthday month, and the 3 months after.
02
Special Enrollment Period
Special Enrollment Period eligibility varies. When you are aging-in, recently moved, lost your health insurance coverage, or have other qualifying conditions, Special Enrollment Period eligibility varies by qualifying condition.
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