Medicare (Part B) is Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older. It helps cover doctor services, other health care provider services, home health care, medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and many preventive services such as screenings and vaccines.
Medicare Health Insurance helps to cover:
- Doctor services
- Services from other health care providers
- Home health care
- Medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds
- Many preventive services such as screenings and vaccines
When can you start with Medicare?
You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare three months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). Learn more on the Medicare website.
What are the different parts of Medicare?
There are two main parts of original Medicare: Part A – Hospital Insurance, Part B – Medical Insurance, and then additional overage options can be purchased via private insurance including Part C – Medicare Advantage, Part D – Drug Coverage, and MediGap – Medicare Supplemental Insurance.
What’s the difference between Medicare & Medicaid?
Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid offers benefits, like nursing home care, personal care services, and assistance paying for Medicare premiums and other costs. If you qualify, you can have both Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more about Medicaid.
(Source: Medicare.gov)
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