Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. Some people under 65 may also qualify for Medicare due to illness or a disability.
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) - Part A helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, including critical access hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities (not custodial or long-term care). It also helps cover hospice care and some home health care. Beneficiaries must meet certain conditions to get these benefits. Most people don't pay a premium for Part A because they or a spouse already paid for it through their payroll taxes while working. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) - Part B helps cover doctors' services and outpatient care. It also covers some other medical services that Part A doesn't cover, such as some of the services of physical and occupational therapists, and some home health care. Part B helps pay for these covered services and supplies when they are medically necessary. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) - Medicare prescription drug coverage is available to everyone with Medicare. To get Medicare prescription drug coverage, people must join a plan approved by Medicare that offers Medicare drug coverage. Most people pay a monthly premium for Part D.
Benefits
If you qualify for Medicare, but didn’t sign up when you first became eligible, you have a limited time to sign up after losing Medicaid without paying a late enrollment penalty.
- View, print, or replace your Medicare card
- Compare and choose Medicare Advantage and Medicare drug plans
- View your claims
- Find Medicare providers
