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ORIGINAL MEDICARE

What is known as "Original Medicare" is administered directly by the federal government and is comprised of two parts: Part A and Part B.

Link to Medicare Part A Page

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers Medicare inpatient care, including care received while at the following places:

a hospital
a skilled nursing facility
home health
hospice care.

Medicare Part A is free if you have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 40 calendar quarters, which is 10 years. If you have worked and paid taxes for less time, you will pay a monthly premium.

Medicare Part A

Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers most hospital outpatient services including the following:

medically necessary doctors’ services
preventive care
durable medical equipment
laboratory tests, x-rays
mental health care
some home health
ambulance services

Medicare Part B is not free, and requires a monthly premium for this coverage.

Link to Medicare Part B Page

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ORIGINAL MEDICARE

Medicare Part A

Medicare Part B

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