Medicare Basics Explained Simply
Turning 65 or Retiring Soon
Medicare Key Components
Parts A & B (Original Medicare)
Part A covers hospital stays, skilled nursing care, and some home health services.
Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient care, and preventive services.
Part D (optional) adds prescription drug coverage through separate plans.
Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) helps pay out-of-pocket costs not covered by Parts A & B.
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Offered by private insurers, Medicare Advantage plans bundle Part A and Part B, often with added benefits like Part D drug coverage, vision, dental, and wellness services.
Most plans use provider networks, so you may need to use in-network doctors and facilities.
You’re eligible if you’re 65+, or under 65 with a qualifying disability, ALS, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
You must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident for at least 5 years.
You or your spouse must have worked at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment
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