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Original Medicare: Part A and Part B together
Original Medicare is the federal health insurance program made up of Part A hospital insurance and Part B medical insurance. Understanding both parts makes it easier to see where another type of coverage may fit.
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Medicare Part A: hospital insurance
Part A is the part of Original Medicare focused mainly on inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up services. Coverage depends on Medicare rules and whether the care meets specific requirements.
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Medicare Part B: medical insurance
Part B helps cover medically necessary outpatient care and preventive services. It is an important part of either Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan.
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Medicare Advantage: another way to receive Medicare benefits
Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. Plans provide Part A and Part B benefits and may include prescription drug coverage and additional benefits.
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Prescription drug coverage and Medicare Part D
Medicare drug coverage is available through standalone Part D plans and many Medicare Advantage plans. Each plan has its own covered-drug list, pharmacy network, and cost-sharing rules.
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Medigap: supplemental coverage for Original Medicare
Medicare Supplement Insurance, commonly called Medigap, is private insurance designed to help pay certain out-of-pocket costs left by Original Medicare.
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Additional Medicare coverage options
Original Medicare is a starting point. Depending on your needs, location, doctors, prescriptions, and budget, you may compare Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D coverage.
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Medicare enrollment periods in plain English
Medicare uses specific enrollment windows. The right window depends on your age, current coverage, eligibility, and recent life events.
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How to choose Medicare coverage for your needs
A useful comparison looks beyond one premium or benefit. Start with how you receive care, what you take, where you live, and what you can comfortably spend across the year.
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