Medicare Part A
Part A covers hospital services, including inpatient hospital care, limited home healthcare visits, short-term skilled nursing facility stays, and hospice care.
Medicare Part B
Part B covers general medical services, including preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for health conditions. It also covers emergency room visits and emergency medical transportation costs.
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)
Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is offered by private insurance companies. It can cover Part A, Part B, prescription drugs, and additional healthcare services, such as dental and vision care.
Medicare Part D
Part D helps cover prescription drug costs. Private insurance companies offer these plans as an add-on to original Medicare.