Medicare Planning
Medicare 101
Part A
Covers:
- Inpatient hospital stays
- Care in a skilled nursing facility
- Hospice care
- Some home health care
Part B
Covers:
- Doctor visits
- Outpatient care
- Medical supplies
- Preventative services
- Mental health services
- Ambulance services
- Laboratory tests and x-rays
- Rehabilitation services
- Home health care
Part C
Covers:
- Part A
- Part B
- Many also cover Part D
- Coverage is all under one plan administered by a private insurance company
Part D
Covers:
- Medication