Medicare Part A

(Hospital Insurance)

• Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals (includes critical access hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care hospitals).

• Helps cover skilled nursing facility (not custodial or long-term care), hospice, and home health care services.

Medicare Part B

(Medical Insurance)

• Helps cover doctor services and outpatient care.

• Helps cover some preventive services to help maintain a person’s health and to keep certain illnesses from getting worse.

• Generally pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for covered services

Medicare Part C

(Medicare Advantage)

• A way to get Medicare benefits through private companies approved by and under contract with Medicare.

• Includes Part A, Part B, and usually other benefits Medicare doesn’t cover. Most plans also provide prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Part D

(Perscription Drugs)

• Run by private companies approved by Medicare, which can either be Medicare Advantage Plans or separate Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

• Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs.

• Each plan can vary in cost and drugs covered.