Helps cover: Inpatient hospital stays Skilled nursing facility care Hospice care Home health care The parts of Medicare: Part A - Hospital Insurance Part B - Medical Insurance Helps cover: Services from doctors and other health care providers Outpatient care Home health care Durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other medical equipment) Many preventative services (like screening, shots or vaccines and yearly Wellness visits) A Medicare approved plan from a private company. Offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage Bundles your Part A, Part B, and usually Part D together Part C - Medicare Advantage Part B - Medical Insurance Helps cover: The cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines) Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage (Part D)are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare