What is Medicare?
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WHAT IS MEDICARE?
Medicare is a government insurance program for those who are 65 years or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease. Medicare serves as a way to find insurance coverage that best fits the individual. And under the Affordable Care Act plans are required to include the following 10 essential health benefits (EHBs):
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Ambulatory patient services
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Emergency Services
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Hospitalization
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Pregnancy, maternity, and newborn care
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Mental health and substance abuse services
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Prescription drugs
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Rehab services
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Lab services
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Preventive and wellness services
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Pediatric services
Within Medicare there are 4 main parts and in short they cover the following:
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Part A
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Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some health care
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Part B
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Doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services, and medical supplies
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Part C
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Otherwise known as Medicare Advantage this part is a hybrid of parts A and B with additional benefits
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Part D
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This part covers prescription drugs and serves as an add on to other plans
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Finding which plan best fits you can be difficult and that is why MediHealth provides assistance to you at NO EXTRA COST to you. At MediHealth we are guides to finding the correct plan with the correct coverage and supplements.