Medicare

Question 1

Medicare Part A

Answer 1

Hospital insurance: inpatient hospital stays, nursing facility care, hospice and some home health

Question 2

Medicare Part B

Answer 2

Medical insurance: Doctor services, outpatient care, medical equipment (DME), and preventive care.

Question 3

Medicare Part C

Answer 3

Medicare Advantage: Private health insurance company, provides coverage that includes all benefits of A & B. Offer extra beneifts like vision and dental. Some also include medicare part D.

Question 4

Medicare Part D

Answer 4

Prescription drug coverage: Helps pay for prescription drugs, must enroll in separate medicare drug plan by private insurance to recieve.

Question 5

Medigap

Answer 5

Medicare Supplement: Private insurance plan that helps cover gaps in original medicare A & B.

Question 6

Special Needs Plans

Answer 6

SNPs: Medicare advantage plans specifically designed for people with chronic conditions or needs.