Transitioning to Medicare can feel overwhelming because it is so different from what anyone is used to.


Medicare Part A will cover stays within a facility such as inpatient hospitals, skilled nursing and portions of home health care. Part A is typically free of charge.

Medicare Part B covers all of your outpatient medical. This can include preventative care, surgeries and lab work. Part B will help pay for services that are medically necessary to diagnose or treat a medical condition and performed on an outpatient basis.

Medicare Part C is also known as Medicare Advantage (MA). Medicare Advantage replaces original Medicare with extra benefits. These plans are offered through private insurance companies and can include prescription drug coverage and other benefits.

Medicare Part D is also commonly known as prescription drug coverage. Part D is available as a Part C or as a Stand-Alone Option (PDP). Like Part C, these Part D plans are offered by private insurance companies.
