Question 1

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

Accepted Answer

Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care.

Question 2

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

Accepted Answer

Part B covers certain doctor's services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

Question 3

Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans)

Accepted Answer

A Medicare Advantage Plan is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide you with all your Part A and Part B benefits. Medicare Advantage Plans include Health Maintenance Organizations, Preferred Provider Organizations, Private Fee-for-Service Plans, Special Needs Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare services are covered through the plan and aren’t paid for under Original Medicare. Most Medicare Advantage Plans offer prescription drug coverage.

Question 4

Medicare Part D ( Prescription Drug Coverage)

Accepted Answer

Part D adds prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Medicare Private-Fee-for-Service Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. These plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans may also offer prescription drug coverage that follows the same rules as Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

Question 5

Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

Accepted Answer

Part D adds prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare, some Medicare Cost Plans, some Medicare Private-Fee-for-Service Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans. These plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans may also offer prescription drug coverage that follows the same rules as Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

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