Medicare Parts

MEDICARE 101

Part A—Hospital insurance.

• Inpatient care in hospitals.

• Skilled nursing facility care.

• Hospice care.

• Home health care.

Part B—Medical insurance.

• Services from doctors and other health care providers.

• Outpatient care.

• Home health care.

• Durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other equipment).

• Preventive services such as screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly wellness visits.

Part D—Drug coverage.

• Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs, including shots or vaccines.

Plans that offer Medicare Part D are run by private insurance companies that follow the rules set by Medicare.

—Medicare.gov