There is Medicare Part A, B, C, and D. What do these different plans cover?

Part A:

• Inpatient care in a hospital
• Inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility
• Hospice care
• Home health care
• Inpatient care in a religious non-medical health care institution

Part B:

• Medically necessary doctors’ services
• Outpatient care
• Home health services
• Durable medical equipment
• Mental health services
• Other medical and preventive services

Part C:

• Medicare Advantage Plans that include Part A, B, and usually D. Not applicable if you don’t choose an Advantage Plan.

Part D:

• Prescription drug coverage