Originating in the 1960s, Medicare is a government-provided fee-for-service insurance program intended primarily for seniors. The program encompasses several distinct parts, each of which is outlined below.
- Medicare Part A covers facility-based care such as hospital visits, emergency room services, hospice, and nursing home care.
- Medicare Part B covers traditional outpatient treatments and services, including vaccinations, lab tests, mental health services, outpatient operations, durable medical equipment, and most other medical services not performed in a hospital.
- Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) covers elements of Parts A, B, and sometimes D.
- Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs.
- Medicare Supplements come through private insurance companies and aims to fill in the out-of-pocket amounts left in traditional Medicare coverage.
Know Your Choices
While standard Medicare offers coverage for a wide variety of services, you may find that a different plan through a separate insurance carrier better fits your needs. If you are interested in an alternative plan, we can help you find coverage through Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and/or a Prescription Drug Plan. All of these plans offer additional support through third-party insurers, and they are required to provide equal or better coverage when compared to regular Medicare.
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If you believe that Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and/or a Prescription Drug Plan is right for you, contact us today to discuss your insurance options.
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