Medicare - Parts
Medicare is a Federal Health Insurance Program or a Health Insurance sponsored and regulated by the Federal Government. It is designed to cover health care for seniors over 65 years old, or the disabled under 65 years of age. There is a lot to say about Medicare and I can answer questions and clarify confusions and inform you about the value, rules, benefits, limitations of Medicare. Today, I want to focus on the Parts of Medicare because I was just asked about it. So here is the simple answer: Medicare Part A - hospital insurance coverage for: hospital care skilled nursing home rehabilitation hospice care home health services Medicare Part B - outpatient care coverage for: doctor's visits & urgent care drugs prescribed at doctor's office DME - durable medical equipment, as wheelchair, oxygen tank Medicare Part C - aka Medicare Advantage It combines both Part A + Part B. And often Part D. ...