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What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, and some people under 65 who are disabled. It includes:
- Part A - Hospital insurance for some costs like hospital stays, nursing facilities, home health care, and more
- Part B - Medical insurance for some costs like doctor visits, medical services and supplies, and more
- Part D - Prescription drug coverage
Parts A and B together are often called Original Medicare, and they were never intended to pay 100% of medical bills. They have no stop-loss coverage, meaning there’s no limit on the amount you could end up paying out of your own pocket each year for hospital or other medical expenses. To address that, you could get a Medicare Supplement, also called a Medigap plan, or a Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan that includes an annual out-of-pocket limit on what you’re responsible for paying.