The different parts of Medicare cover specific services.

Part A = Hospital Insurance

• Covers inpatient, hospital care
• Covers skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health care
• Learn more about Part A

Part B = Medical Insurance

• Covers doctors’ services, hospital outpatient care and home health care
• Covers some preventive services to help maintain your health and keep certain illnesses from getting worse
• Learn more about Part B

Part C = Medicare Advantage

• Plans offered by Medicare-approved private insurance companies
• Covers Part A and Part B but offers extra coverage for services like vision, hearing, and dental
• May include Part D coverage
• Learn more about Part C

Part D = Prescription Drug Coverage

• Prescription drug option run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies
• Covers cost of prescription drugs
• Learn more about Part D