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Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for some people with limited income and resources.  Medicaid offers benefits, like nursing home care, personal care services, and assistance paying for Medicare premiums and other costs. 

Medicare is generally available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease—permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant—or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Medicare Advantage plans are Medicare-approved policies offered by private companies as an alternative to traditional Medicare coverage. MA plans provide hospital and outpatient coverage that replaces that under parts A and B of Medicare, with the exception of hospice care. Most MA plans also include Part D prescription drug coverage.

What do Medicare Advantage Plans cover? 

Medicare Advantage Plans must cover all of the services that Original Medicare covers except hospice care. Original Medicare covers hospice care even if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan. In all types of Medicare Advantage Plans, you’re always covered for emergency and urgent care. Medicare Advantage Plans must offer emergency coverage outside of the plan’s service area (but not outside the U.S.). Many Medicare Advantage Plans also offer extra benefits such as dental care, eyeglasses, or wellness programs. 

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(Medicare & You in English, print [PDF, 3132 KB])