What is Medicare?

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for:

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

Medicare has Four Parts:

• Part A (Hospital Insurance)

  Most people don't have to pay for Part A.

• Part B (Medical Insurance)

  Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B.

• Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans)
  
  Most people pay a monthly premium for MA plans.

• Part D (Drug Coverage)
  
  Most people pay a monthly premium for Drug Coverage.

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