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Understanding Medicare
What Is Medicare?
Medicare provides health insurance for Americans age 65 and older or with certain disabilities. Learn about Medicare coverage, costs, enrollment, and more.
What are the different parts of Medicare?
Medicare is a health insurance program, with four distinct parts. Parts A, B, C, and D provide programs for older people and people with specific disabilities.
What is Medicare Part A?
Medicare Part A provides hospitalization insurance covering inpatient services. Costs include deductibles and coinsurance and may include a monthly premium.
What to know about Medicare Part B
Medicare Part B covers medical expenses and outpatient care. Many services have a 20% coinsurance, and the 2020 deductible is $198. Read more here.
What is the difference between Medicare Parts A and B?
Generally, Medicare Part A covers inpatient treatment, while Part B covers some outpatient costs, medical supplies, and devices. Learn more here.
How do Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage differ?
With Medicare Advantage, people continue to get their Original Medicare benefits. Medicare Advantage is another option for people eligible for Original Medicare.
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap?
Medigap supplement insurance plans are designed to supplement a person's original Medicare benefits, while Medicare Advantage plans offer all-in-one alternative coverage to ori…