Medicare: An Introduction

Medicare helps with the cost of health care for those over 65. Some people under 65 also qualify if they have certain disabilities. The program has four parts:

Part A is hospital insurance
Part B helps pay for medical services that Part A doesn't cover
Part C is called Medicare Advantage. If you have Parts A and B, you can choose this option to receive all of your health care through a provider organization, like an HMO.
Part D is prescription drug coverage. It helps pay for some medicines.

Learn more about what is covered and when you should sign up.