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- Who’s eligible for Medicare? - HHS. gov
Generally, Medicare is for people 65 or older You may be able to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease)
- How do I enroll in Medicare? - HHS. gov
The Medicare gov Web site also has a tool to help you determine if you are eligibile for Medicare and when you can enroll It is called the Medicare Eligibility Tool
- FAQs Category: Medicare | HHS. gov
Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that gives health coverage to some people with limited income and resources
- What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? - HHS. gov
Medicare Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions A federal agency called the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services runs Medicare Because it’s a federal program, Medicare has set standards for costs and coverage This means a person’s Medicare coverage will be the same no matter what state they live in
- What is Medicare Part C? - HHS. gov
A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare
- What is Medicare Part B? - HHS. gov
Medicare Part B helps cover medical services like doctors' services, outpatient care, and other medical services that Part A doesn't cover Part B is optional Part B helps pay for covered medical services and items when they are medically necessary Part B also covers some preventive services like exams, lab tests, and screening shots to help prevent, find, or manage a medical problem
- What does Part B of Medicare (Medical Insurance) cover?
Medicare Part B helps cover medically-necessary services like doctors’ services and tests, outpatient care, home health services, durable medical equipment, and other medical services Part B also covers some preventive services Look at your Medicare card to find out if you have Part B
- When should I sign up for Medicare? - HHS. gov
Learn more about when Medicare coverage starts including special enrollment periods For more on Medicare enrollment and eligibility, visit Medicare gov
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