Medicare education — nationwide

Medicare is a federal program. Individual Medicare Advantage and Part D plan choices, provider networks, and costs vary by location and plan.

Part A

Generally helps cover inpatient hospital care and certain other qualifying services.

Generally helps cover medically necessary outpatient and physician services.

Medicare Advantage plans offered by private insurers under Medicare rules.

Prescription drug coverage offered through eligible private plans.

Some people qualify for Medicare before age 65 due to disability, ALS, or ESRD. Eligibility and enrollment timing vary.