Medicare Information

Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled
nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home
health care services. It helps cover the costs associated
with hospital stays, including semi-private rooms,
meals, nursing services, and other medically
necessary services and supplies during your stay.

Medicare covers medically necessary services and
supplies needed to diagnose or treat a medical
condition, as well as preventive services to maintain
your health. This includes doctor visits, outpatient
care, preventive services (like screenings and
vaccinations), durable medical equipment, and some
home health care services.

Medicare Advantage, is an alternative way to receive
your Medicare benefits. These plans are offered by
private insurance companies approved by Medicare.
They typically include all the benefits of Part A and
Part B and often include additional benefits like
vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

Medicare provides prescription drug coverage. These
plans are offered by private insurance companies
approved by Medicare. They help cover the cost of
prescription drugs, including both brand-name and
generic medications, and vary in coverage and cost
depending on the specific plan.

Medicare eligibility generally requires being 65 years
or older, or under 65 with certain disabilities, or any
age with End-Stage Renal Disease. Detailed eligibility
requirements can be found on the official Medicare
website.

You can enroll in Medicare through the Social
Security Administration. The initial enrollment period
begins three months before you turn 65 and ends three
months after the month you turn 65. You can also sign
up during the General Enrollment Period from
January 1 to March 31 each year.