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Original Medicare

Medicare is a government federal health insurance program in the United States for people 65 and over and those with certain disabilities. Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare) make up the two options provided by the government since President Lyndon B. Johnson created the program in 1964. Original Medicare was considered so successful that it remained unchanged for decades.

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Understand the basics of Medicare

Medicare is broken up into 4 main parts listed below.

The 4 parts of medicare

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PART A

Hospital Coverage

Inpatient Hospital
Skilled Nursing Facility
Hospice
Home Health

Doctor's Appointment

PART B

Medical Coverage

Outpatient
Home Health
Doctors/providers
Durable Medical Equipment
Preventative services

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Part C

Medicare Advantage

A different way to get part A & B benefits
May include supplemental benefits
May also include part D coverage

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Part D

Prescription Drug Coverage

Also includes covered vaccines

Looking for more info? Watch the video below.

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