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Learn how Medicare works for people 65 and older or with a disability. See if you are eligible, how to enroll, and locate a Medicare-certified provider.
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When to sign up for Medicare. Most people sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they're first eligible, typically at age 65. It's important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties.
- Part A (hospital insurance) Part A helps pay for inpatient care at: Hospitals. Skilled nursing facilities. Hospice. It also covers some outpatient home health care.
- Part B (medical insurance) Part B helps cover: Services from doctors and other health care providers. Outpatient care. Home health care. Durable medical equipment.
- Part C (Medicare Advantage) Part C is known as Medicare Advantage. It’s an alternative to Parts A and B that bundles several coverage types, including Parts A, B, and usually D. It may also include
- Part D (prescription drug coverage) Part D helps cover prescription drug costs. You must sign up for Part A or Part B before enrolling in Part D.
Understand the parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D and Medigap, and how they relate to Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
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This article is about the Medicare program and its four parts, including Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medicare Insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) and Part D (Drug Coverage). It explains who can get premium-free part A, how much people pay for part B coverage each month, how monthly premiums for part C and D vary based on which pl...
Generally, Medicare is for people 65 or older. You may be able to get it earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
There are four parts in total including Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medicare Insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) and Part D(Drug Coverage).
Most people don't pay a premium for this part. They won't pay if they qualify to get retirement/disability benefits from Social Security, already getting these benefits, get medicare earlier than 65 years old or are 65+ and paid medicare taxes while working.
Pay monthly premium even without using services. The amount can change each year based on income and most people's premium is deducted automatically from their Social Security check but some will receive bill directly from medicare.
Monthly premiums vary based on the plan joined and can change each year.
Monthly premiums vary based on the plan joined and can change each year with extra amount added based on income.
If you already get Social Security benefits, you do not need to sign up for Medicare. We will automatically enroll you in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) when you become eligible. We will mail you the information a few months before you become eligible. Because you must pay a premium for Part B coverage, you can turn it down.
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For most, eligibility begins at age 65 for Medicare coverage, including Part D. Prescription drug coverage is available through private insurers and can be obtained as a standalone Part D plan, or as part of a Medicare Advantage plan that includes prescription drug coverage. Find out more about Medicare Part D. Back to top.
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