What is Medicare?

Medicare is the government-run insurance program for those 65 and older, or certain people with disabilities or end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure). What's covered on Medicare is based on federal and state laws, national decisions ma...

Medicare Part A is also called hospital insurance, and it covers: Inpatient hospital stays. Skilled nursing facility stays. Hospice care. Nursing home care. Home health care.

Medicare Part B is also called medical insurance, and it covers certain care from doctors, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive care which includes: Services like flu shots. Clinical research. Ambulances. Durable medical equipment....

Medicare Advantage Plans, or Part C plans, are plans from private companies, like us, that take the place of your Original Medicare. You can also add prescription drug coverage to combine Part A, Part B and Part D into one easy package.

Medicare Part D adds prescription drug coverage. You can buy Part D from insurance companies to go with your Original Medicare coverage or your Medicare Supplement coverage, or you can choose a Medicare Advantage plan that includes Part D prescripti...