Requirements: (Either/OR)

5 yrs. of US citizenship, etc...
>= 65 yrs.
If it has a disability OR if ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease).

Parts of Medicare:

A – Hospital Insurance: Covers hospital-related services & emergency care (except custodial or long-term care)

B – Medical Insurance: (optional) covers Dr.s’ Office visits. Also pays for medical services & some preventive services (i.e. eye exams, lab tests, screening shots).

C – MA plans (Medicare Advantage): covers both A & B w/ additional coverage (i.e. vision, hearing, and dental).

D – Outpatient Prescription Drug Insurance: everyone w/ Medicare has access to prescription drugs.

Pros – Mo. premium is free or low;

Cons – Not flexible / Rising number of people > 65 yrs.

	Created by R A over 8 years ago

Certificate Healthcare (Gov) Note on Gov. Health Plans - Medicare, created by R A on 20/01/2016.