MEDICARE Part A

(Hospital Insurance)

Part A includes basic functions of insurance such as inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. Keep in mind Part A may require a monthly premium for those who haven’t paid into social security for at least 10 years.

 

MEDICARE Part B

(Medical Insurance)

Part B helps to cover medically necessary doctor’s expenses, outpatient care, and preventative services like seasonal flu shots and other vaccines. Part B does come with a monthly premium that can be deducted from a social security check every month.