Parts of Medicare

Medicare Part A

-Inpatient Hospital

-Skilled Nursing

-Home Health Care

-Hospice

Medicare Part B

-Doctor / Specialist

-Lab Services

-X-Rays/Radiology

-Emergency Care

Hospital Observation

Durable Medicare Equipment

Medicare Part D

-Deductible

-Initial Coverage Limit

-Coverage Gap (donut hole)

-Catastrophic Coverage

Medicare Part C

-Private Carrier contracted with Medicare 

-Must cover all Medicare Part A and Part B services

-98% of plans include drug coverage

-Pays INSTEAD of Medicare

-Can include things Medicare doesn't cover such as:

--Dental, Vision, Transportation, Gym Membership