Medicare Part A is the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. For most people, it’s premium-free. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries are given the opportunity to select a new plan for the upcoming year during the Open Enrollment Period. This year, Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and will run ...

Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is an alternative to Original Medicare (parts A and B). Part C plans are offered by private insurers. Original Medicare includes only Part A (hospital insurance ...

Medicare Parts A and B make up Original Medicare. While Part A covers health care that happens while you're in the hospital, Part B covers medical care in non-hospital settings. This includes doctor ...

Medicare Part B covers medically necessary outpatient services and preventive care for people 65+ and those under 65 with a disability or specific health condition. Many, or all, of the products ...

Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage for people enrolled in Original Medicare. Part D plans must cover at least two drugs from each of the most commonly prescribed medication categories.

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