Medicare is a vital social safety net for some of America's most vulnerable citizens. The program provides health care coverage for everything from routine medical treatment to hospital visits to ...

Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is one part of Original Medicare and covers many inpatient services. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is an alternative coverage option to Original Medicare ...

Question: I’m 54 years old and I’ve been disabled for almost two years so I think I’m eligible for Medicare. Do I need to sign up for any parts of Medicare, including drug coverage? Answer: I am ...

Medicare Part B covers outpatient costs related to diagnosing and treating medical conditions. Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs. Specific rules usually apply to both. Medicare is the federal ...

Most people qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A. However, there are exceptions that can require a person to pay an additional premium. There may also be options to pay zero-premium amounts for ...