IOriginal Medicare consists of two parts: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance).
Examples of services covered by Medicare Part A include:
- Inpatient hospital care
- Inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility
- Hospice care
Examples of services covered by Medicare Part B include:
- Medically necessary doctor services
- Durable medical equipment
- Outpatient care
- Some mental health services
- Preventive services and some other medical services
Original Medicare generally does not cover prescription drugs or routine dental, eye care, or hearing care.
Medicare Advantage plans offer the same hospital and medical benefits as Original Medicare, plus additional benefits.
Medicare Advantage plans may include benefits not available in Original Medicare.
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans can assist in covering costs that Original Medicare does not cover, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.
Some Medigap plan types may also cover additional costs, such as emergency medical care received outside of the U.S.
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans can help cover some of the costs of certain prescription drugs. Some plans may offer lower out-of-pocket drug costs if you use in-network or preferred pharmacies.
Are you looking to enroll in Medicare prescription drug coverage?
You can compare Part D plans available where you live and enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan online when you visit MyRxPlans.com.
Enroll in Medicare Part D at MyRxPlans.com