Medicare, Start Learning The Basics

getting familiar

Medicare

There is a lot to know about medicare and, while I can’t tell you everything you need to know here, this page should get you up to scratch on the basics of medicare!

Step #1 - Enrollment

my card

Getting your medicare card is the first step in getting a medicare plan. If you have not done so yet you can apply online through the Social Security Website or over the phone at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778).

Part A

Medicare part A plan is part of original medicare and it covers hospital insurance. It also covers other necessities, such as skilled nursing, facility, home health, and hospice care.

Part B

Medicare Part B (or "Medical Insurance") is also part of original medicare covers most medically necessary out of hospital care. This includes doctor services, preventive care, tests, hospital outpatient services, and a lot more.

Step #2
You then have a choice

Medigap

Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigap)

Medigap is Medicare supplement insurance that helps fill “gaps” in Original Medicare. Plans are sold by private companies. Original Medicare pays for most but not all of the cost for covered healthcare services and supplies. Some of the expenses that a Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap) covers are co-payments, coinsurance and deductibles.

Part d

Medicare Part D deals with out patient drug insurance. This part of medicare is only provided by private companies.

or

advantage

Part C

Medicare Part C is a Medicare Advantage plan and not part of original medicare. In short, Part C provides much of the same coverage as Part A and B except it is through a private company.

Part d

Medicare Part D deals with out patient drug insurance. This part of medicare is only provided by private companies.

And More...

Depending on your county, region, and private provider there may be more benefits involved

Where do I come in?

We are just scratching the surface of medicare. There is much more to know, this is an important decision and I am here to help!

Medicare

Step #1 - Enrollment

my card

Part A

Part B

Step #2
You then have a choice

Medigap

Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigap)

Part d

or

advantage

Part C

Part d

And More...

Where do I come in?

quick links

Dave LaPlante

Medicare

Step #1 - Enrollment

my card

Part A

Part B

Step #2 You then have a choice

Medigap

Medicare Supplement Insurance (medigap)

Part d

or

advantage

Part C

Part d

And More...

Where do I come in?

quick links

Dave LaPlante

Step #2
You then have a choice