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Basics of Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program.   The program is for: People who are 65 years old or older Certain younger people with disabilities People with End Stage Renal(Kidney) Disease Medicare covers a wide range of health services: Inpatient Health Services Outpatient Health Services Cost of Prescription Drugs There are four parts to Medicare: Part A     Hospital Insurance Hospital stays Skilled Nursing Facility Hospice Some Home Health Care Part B     Medical Insurance Physician's Visits Outpatient Care Radiology Lab Emergency Room Hospital Observation Preventative Services Part C     Medicare Advantage Managed care alternative to original Medicare Bundled plan that are all in one that may contain some or all Medicare Parts Part D     Prescription Drug Coverage