How Medicare Works
Medicare is a federal insurance program that provides health insurance for people 65 and older and individuals younger than 65 who may qualify due to certain disabilities. There are four different parts to Medicare — Part A, B, C, and D. Click the icons below to learn more about each part!
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A can be thought of as your hospital insurance. It helps to pay for your stay at a health care facility, whether that be a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or nursing home, among others. If you’re admitted as an inpatient, Medicare Part A covers many services like meals, a semi-private room, prescription drugs, and mental health care. At these inpatient facilities, Part A helps cover many of the services, including meals, a semi-private room, prescription drugs taken during your treatment, and mental health care. Private nursing or rooms are not covered unless determined to be medically necessary.
In some circumstances, Part A can assist with services like hospice or home health care. Contact your doctor to see if you fall into a qualifying category.
Most people are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A when they turn 65 as long as they’re receiving Social Security benefits. They can also receive Part A premium-free in most circumstances if they paid Medicare taxes while working.
If you elect not to receive Social Security benefits, you won’t be automatically enrolled at age 65. Depending on when you were born, 65 may not be your full retirement age. Instead, you may need to wait to begin receiving full retirement benefits. If you’re not at your full retirement age, but want Original Medicare, you’ll have to apply for Medicare benefits separately.
Medicare can seem complex on your own. We’re here to help! Medicareful is an easy-to-use Medicare plan finder that compares some of the available plans in your area and connects you with a licensed sales agent who will guide you through enrollment. Whether it’s a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage Part C Plan, or a Medicare Part D drug plan, we’ve got you covered. Click the link below to learn more:
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