Medicare learning center
Medicare, one step at a time.
Start with the basics, then explore the coverage choices.
Two ways to receive Medicare coverage:
Original Medicare, with optional extra coverage, or a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Supplement is extra coverage for Original Medicare.
What do the letters mean?
- Part A: Helps with inpatient hospital care, hospice, some skilled nursing facility care, and some home health care.
- Part B: Helps with doctor visits, outpatient care, medical equipment, and many preventive services.
- Part C: Another name for Medicare Advantage.
- Part D: Prescription drug coverage through a private Medicare-approved plan.
Choose a topic to learn more.
Original Medicare
Understand Parts A and B.
Medicare Supplement
Learn how Medigap helps with costs.
Medicare Advantage
Understand private Medicare-approved plans.
Common insurance words
- Premium: What you pay each month for coverage.
- Deductible: What you pay before coverage starts paying for certain services.
- Copayment: A set amount you pay for a covered service.
- Coinsurance: A percentage of the cost you pay.
- Network: Doctors and facilities a health plan works with.