Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, younger people with certain disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. It has several parts: Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (prescription drugs). Part A and Part B together are known as Original Medicare, which covers services like hospital stays and doctor visits. Part C is a private alternative to Original Medicare that includes Part A and Part B benefits and often Part D, while Part D is a separate prescription drug plan.