What is Medicare?

Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers individuals age 65 and older. In some cases, Medicare can also cover individuals under age 65 with certain disabilities and individuals with End-State Renal Disease (ESRD). The four types of Medicare are: Part A - Hospital insurance Part B - Outpatient medical insurance Part C - Medicare Advantage health plans Part D - Prescription drug coverage Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part A is hospital insurance that helps pay for inpatient hospital stays and skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health care. Individuals age 65 are entitled to premium-free Part A coverage if they worked for at least 10 years (40 quarters) in Social Security and/or Medicare-covered employment. Generally, Part A coverage does not have a monthly premium. Those who do not qualify for premium-free Part A may qualify through a current, former, or deceased spouse. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) Part B helps pay for outpatient he ... more

Below is pertinent information that applies to Traditional Medicare. Please note that there are additional Medicare insurance programs available to you that have different criteria than the Traditional plan listed below. We recommend that you contact your insurance company directly for a more detailed outline. Traditional Medicare is a Federal Health Insurance Program for: People age 65 or older People under age 65 with certain disabilities People of all ages with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant) Traditional Medicare has FOUR Parts: • Part A (Hospital Insurance) Most people don't have to pay for Part A. • Part B (Medical Insurance) Most people pay monthly for Part B. • Part C (Medicare Advantage) Private fee for service/PFFS • Part D (Prescription Drugs Coverage) For more information click (http://www.medicare. ... more

Medicare is the Federal health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older and for certain disabled Americans. If you are eligible for Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits and are age 65, you and your spouse automatically qualify for Medicare. Medicare has two parts: hospital insurance, known as Part A, and supplementary medical insurance, known as Part B, which provides payments for doctors and related services and supplies ordered by the doctor. If you are eligible for Medicare, Part A is free, but you must pay a premium for Part B. Medicare will pay for many of your health care expenses, but not all of them. In particular, Medicare does not cover most nursing home care, long-term care services in the home, or prescription drugs. There are also special rules on when Medicare pays your bills that apply if you have employer group health insurance coverage through your own job or the employment of a spouse. Medicare usually operates on a fee-for-service basis. HMOs and s ... more

Medicare is a health insurance program that is part of the Social Security Act. All persons 65 or over who qualify for Social Security benefits are eligible for Medicare, regardless of income. Medicare also protects disabled people under age 65 who have been entitled to Social Security Disability payments for atleast two years, and certain others with permanent kidney failure. For more information you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (63342273). You can also visit their website at www.medicare.gov Medicare has two parts: Part A and Part B Part A - Medical Hospital Insurance Part A provides payment and basic protection against costs of -Inpatient hospital care - Post-hospital skilled nursing facility care (up to 100 days) -Home health care and hospice care. Part B - Medicare Medical Insurance Part B provides medically necessary physician's services, medical services, durable medical equipment and supplies, home health care services, outpatient hospital services and therapy as wella s other servi ... more

Medicare is a health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria. It was originally signed into law on July 30, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as amendments to Social Security legislation. At the bill-signing ceremony President Johnson enrolled former President Harry S. Truman as the first Medicare beneficiary and presented him with the first Medicare card. ... more

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). ... more

Medicare is a federal program funded by workers’ and employers’ contributions and premiums, and it is the principal source of insurance coverage for most Americans over age 65, and for those Americans receiving Social Security disability benefits. Medicare is divided into parts A, B, C and D. Those receiving social security retirement benefits at age 65 will automatically receive Medicare Part A. All others, including those who will not receive social security retirement benefits until after age 65, must apply for Medicare through their social security offices. ... more

Medicare provides medical insurance coverage to Social Security beneficiaries. Eligibility for Medicare, which comes in the form of a red, white, and blue card, is not available until the person completes a waiting period (up to 29 months). Medicare offers the recipients the following insurances: Hospital Insurance (Part A), Medical Insurance (Part B), and, beginning in 2006, Prescription Insurance (Part D). See: http://www.medicare. ... more

Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older, some disabled people under age 65, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant). Return to Top of Page 2. What are the Different Parts of Medicare? The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services if you meet certain conditions. Medicare has the following parts: Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) (FREE No Premium). Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals. Helps cover skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) (Individuals pay a premium on a monthly basis). Helps cover doctors’ services and outpatient care. Helps cover some preventive services to help maintain your health and to keep certain illnesses from getting worse. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) (like an HMO or PPO). A health coverage choice run by private companies approved by Medicare. Includes Part A, Part B, and usu ... more

Residents 65 years of age or older who are receiving skilled nursing services may qualify for federally funded Medicare benefits. Our bookkeeper and rehabilitation department are very knowledgeable regarding eligibility requirements for Medicare and will be happy to discuss these requirements with you. ... more