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Medicare 101


The options for Medicare plans and program offerings can be overwhelming. We're here to help!

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Types of Medicare Coverage


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Medicare Part B (Medical)

Covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

Medicare Part C
(Medicare Advantage)

Also called Medicare Part C, these plans combine the benefits of Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) into a single plan with additional coverage, like dental, vision, hearing, wellness, and more. 

Medicare Part A
(Hospital)

Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home healthcare services.

Medicare Part D
(Drug Coverage)

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) work in tandem with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) and Medicare Advantage plans to provide prescription drug coverage. 


Additional Coverage Options


Medicare
Supplement

Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, bridges the coverage gap left by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) and covers costs like deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. 

Dental &
Vision Plans

Dental and vision plans are additional ancillary products beneficiaries can purchase (as standalone or part of Medicare Advantage) since they are not included in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage.

Original
Medicare

Original Medicare includes Part A and Part B. It is a fee-for-service program where Medicare pays its approved share of covered healthcare costs, and you are responsible for your share, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance.

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