What is Medicare?
Medicare is federal health insurance program mainly for:
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People 65 and older
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People under 65 with certain disabilities
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People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or ALS
Part A
Hospitalization
Part B
Medical Insurance
Part C
Medicare
Advantage
Part D
Prescriptions
PART-A
Covers
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Inpatient care in hospital
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Skilled Nursing
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Hospice
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Home Health Care
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Nursing Home Care
Cost: FREE, if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working for at least 10 years. (If you don't 100% qualify, Part A can be purchased)
PART-B
Covers
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Doctor Visits
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Most lab tests
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Emergency Room
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Screenings
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Ambulance
Cost: The standard premium amount in 2025 is $185
(Higher depending on your income)
PART-C
Covers
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Hospital-related services
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Doctor Visits and outpatient hospital stays
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Prescription Drugs
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Lots of extra benefits like Dental-Vision-Hearing-OTC supplies, Gym membership, etc.
Cost: Varies by the plan you select and the extra features it includes as this is a comprehensive alternative to Original Medicare offered by private companies. This is otherwise known as "Medicare Advantage Plans. Most plans have a $0 premium.
PART-D
Covers
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Generic Prescriptions
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Formulary and Non-Formulary (depending on plan)
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Specialty Drugs
Cost: Can be as low as $5 a month - up to $100+ depending on your prescription needs.
Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D
