Medicare

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Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States primarily designed for individuals aged 65 and older, but it also covers certain younger people with disabilities or specific medical conditions

Medicare Is Broken Up Into Parts:

Part A: Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care.

Part B:  Covers outpatient care, doctor visits, preventive services, and some home health care.

Part C: A private insurance plan that combines coverage from both Part A and Part B, and often includes additional benefits like vision and dental coverage.

Part D: Provides prescription drug coverage through private insurance plans.

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