New To Medicare (Turning 65)

Medicare is a U.S. government health insurance program. The plan covers people age 65 or older, younger ones with disabilities, and patients with end-stage renal disease.

Medicare is made up of several plans covering particular aspects of health care, and some come at a cost for the insured. While this allows the program to offer participants more choices in terms of costs and coverage

• Medicare is a national program that subsidizes healthcare services for anyone age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities, and patients with end-stage renal disease.

• Medicare is divided into four components: Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C (also called Medicare Advantage), and Part D for prescription drugs.

• Medicare Part A premiums are free for those who made Medicare contributions through payroll taxes for at least 10 years.3

• Patients are responsible for paying premiums for other parts of the Medicare program.

Medicare is a U.S. government health insurance program that subsidizes healthcare services. The plan covers people age 65 or older, younger people who meet specific eligibility criteria, and individuals with certain diseases.

As long as you are eligible to receive Social Security benefits when you turn 65, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A, which covers hospital costs, and Medicare Part B, which covers your visits to the doctor.35 You can enroll in other parts of Medicare once you become eligible.