All about the many parts of Medicare

Signing up for Medicare can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

All About the Many Parts of Medicare Welcome to Healthline's 7-day email series on finding the best Medicare plan for your needs. Signing up for Medicare can seem daunting, especially with all the options that are available, but it doesn't have to be so let's get started with a bit more background information. What is Medicare? Medicare is a government-run health insurance option available to Americans ages 65 and older, as well as certain individuals with chronic health conditions and disabilities. Here's a quick and easy breakdown of the different parts of Medicare: Medicare Part A. Also known as hospital insurance, Part A covers inpatient hospital care, short-term skilled nursing facility care, certain home healthcare services, and end-of-life hospice care. Medicare Part B. Also known as medical insurance, Part B covers preventive, diagnostic, and treatment-related services, such as doctor's visits. It also covers mental health treatment, including therapy; durable medical equipment, such as blood glucose monitoring tools; and additional outpatient services, such as vaccines. Medicare Part C. Also known as Medicare Advantage, Part C is a Medicare option offered by private insurance companies. All Medicare Part C plans cover the same services as original Medicare (parts A and B), and many also offer additional coverage benefits like dental, vision, and hearing. Medicare Part D. This is prescription drug coverage. It's available as an add-on to original Medicare (Parts A and B), and it helps cover your prescription medications. Many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans also offer prescription drug coverage. Medicare supplemental insurance. Also known as Medigap, this is another add-on to original Medicare that helps cover the costs associated with your Medicare plan. These costs can include deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and more. Choosing the best Medicare plan starts with figuring out your own healthcare and financial needs, which we'll cover in future emails. For now, you can read more about the various plan types below to fully understand the basics. Stay tuned for specific information on Part C plans, which are growing in popularity, in tomorrow's email. Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Learn more about Medicare and find answers to your questions. GUIDE TO MEDICARE Read These Next Medicare Part A vs. Medicare Part B: What's the Difference? READ ON What You Need to Know About Medicare Part C READ ON Your Complete Guide to Medicare Part D READ ON Medicare Supplemental Insurance: What Is Medigap? READ ON What Are the Different Types of Medicare? READ ON What Are the Four Parts of Medicare? READ ON

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