There are four parts of Medicare
A
HOSPITAL COVERAGE
Inpatient coverageB
MEDICAL
COVERAGE
Doctor and
Outpatient Coverage
C
MEDICARE
ADVANTAGE
Medicare A, B & D
benefits administered by
private insurance companies
D
Rx DRUG
COVERAGE
Voluntary Drug
coverage provided by
private insurance
companies.
Part A
Inpatient Hospital Stays
Inpatient Skilled Nursing Facility
Hospice Care
No cost for most individuals
Part A Deductible $1,676 for 2025
Part B
Physician services
Outpatient Services
Home Health Care
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Diagnostic Services (Labs, X-rays, MRI, etc)
Part B Deductible $257 annually
Part B Premium $185 for 2025
Medicare Enrollment Period
You can first sign up for Part A and/or Part B during the
7 month time period
that begins 3 months before you turn 65 and ends 3 months after.