Medicare Part A or B does not cover extended or long-term care stays in a nursing facility, assisted living facility or independent living center. Nor do they cover specific services such as private duty nursing, most chiropractic services, dental care, optometry services or general transportation …
What is Medicare Part D and what does it cover?
Medicare Part D is the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs. Part A only covers drugs provided during an inpatient hospital or short-term nursing and rehabilitation stay. Part D is administered through private insurance companies. A Medicare beneficiary must …
What is Medicare C and what does it cover?
Medicare Part C is also known as Medicare Advantage. Medicare Part C plans may occasionally be referred to as Medicare HMOs or Medicare PPOs. Medicare Part C plans are administered by private insurers and health care organizations rather than the Federal Government. An individual may choose to …
What is Medicare Part B and what does it cover?
Medicare Part B is the “supplemental medical insurance” portion of Medicare. Part B covers physician services, outpatient radiology and laboratory services, therapy, medically necessary ambulance transport, certain supplies and equipment, and a few other services not covered by Part A. Part B does …
What is Medicare Part A and what does it cover?
Medicare Part A is the “hospitalization” portion of Medicare. Part A covers inpatient hospital care, short-term nursing and rehabilitation stays in a nursing facility, home health care, and hospice. Most individuals are automatically enrolled in Part A when they turn 65. Some people must voluntarily …