• Part A (Hospital Insurance): Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care. Most people don’t pay a monthly premium for Part A if they or their spouse has worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years.
• Part B (Medical Insurance): Covers outpatient care, certain doctor visits, durable medical equipment, and preventive services like flu shots. A monthly premium is typically required for Part B.
• Part C (Medicare Advantage): These are Medicare-approved plans offered by private companies that bundle Part A and Part B coverage, and often include Part D drug coverage. They can offer additional benefits like vision, hearing, and dental services.
• Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage): Helps pay for prescription drugs and is provided through private insurance plans.

How to Get Coverage:
You have two main choices for your Medicare benefits: 

• Original Medicare: This includes Parts A and B and is offered directly by the federal government. You can see any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare. 
• Medicare Advantage (Part C): You can choose a private company plan that combines the benefits of Parts A and B, and may also include prescription drug coverage (Part D) and other extras.