The Medicare Program

Medicare is a health insurance program for:

• People age 65 or older.
• People under age 65 with certain disabilities.
• People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant)

The Original Medicare Has Two Parts

Part B is Medical Insurance and covers physicians services, outpatient care, test, and supplies. (see Medicare Part B)

Part A is Hospital Insurance and covers cost associated with confinement in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. (see Medicare Part A)