Original Medicare (Part A and Part B)

Hospital Insurance (Part A)

Medicare Part A helps pay for four kinds of medically necessary care:

• Inpatient hospital care

• Inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility following a hospital stay
• Home health care
• Hospice care

Part A has deductibles and coinsurance, but most people do not have to pay premiums for Part A. If you have a specific question regarding Medicare Part A coverage or claims,  you can contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also view The Medicare and You Handbook which contains Part A benefit information.

Medical Insurance (Part B)

Medicare Part B helps pay for:

• Doctor’s services
• Outpatient hospital care
• Durable medical equipment (DME)
• Diagnostic tests
• Many other health services and supplies that are not covered by Medicare Part A

Part B has premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts that you must pay yourself or through coverage by another insurance plan. If you have a specific question regarding Medicare Part B coverage or claims, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also use download and view the the link below to view and download the The Medicare and You Handbook which has Part B benefit information.  Or use these links to download Medicare and You Handbook in:

• Spanish,
• Chinese, 
• Korean, 
• Vietnamese, 
• Large print in English, or
• Large print in Spanish.