Medicare Parts

PART A (HOSPITAL INSURANCE) HELPS COVER:

• Inpatient hospital care
• Skilled nursing facility care
• Hospice care
• Home health care

PART B (MEDICAL INSURANCE) HELPS COVER:

• Services from doctors and other health care providers
• Outpatient care
• Home health care
• Durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment)
• Many preventive services (like screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “Wellness” visits)
• Diagnostic Testing Services (like X-rays, CAT Scans, MRIs)
• Bloodwork & Lab Services
• Emergency Ambulance Services

PART D (PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE) HELPS COVER:

• Cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines)

Part D plans are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.