Hunt County Medicare Plans

What is Medicare?

Medicare is an important program that provides health insurance to millions of Americans. It covers a wide range of medical services, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs. Medicare also helps to cover the cost of long-term care, such as nursing home care and home health care.

The program is funded by a combination of payroll taxes, premiums paid by beneficiaries, and general revenue from the federal government. Medicare has four parts: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D.

Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and some home health care services. Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services, and some medical equipment and supplies. Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is an alternative to traditional Medicare that allows beneficiaries to receive their benefits through private health insurance plans. Part D helps to cover the cost of prescription drugs.

Medicare can be a complex program, with many different rules and regulations. It’s important for beneficiaries to understand their coverage options and to make informed decisions about their health care. The Ashford Insurance website is a valuable resource for information about the program and its benefits.