Medicare provides health coverage for older adults, while Medicaid covers health care costs for people with low incomes. Learn more about Medicare vs. Medicaid.
Medicare open enrollment, Oct. 15–Dec. 7, is an opportunity to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Learn how open enrollment for Medicare works.
Original Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program for older adults and individuals with qualifying disabilities and illnesses, features two key components: Part A and Part B. Medicare Part A generally helps cover hospital stays and nursing care while Medicare Part B helps cover outpatient and preventative health care, such as doctor visits, screenings and vaccinations, and some medical equipment. Of the 39 million Americans covered by Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B or both (known as Original Medicare), 34 million have bot ...
Rates of dual health coverage — private health insurance and Medicare — decreased from 2017 to 2022 for adults age 65 and older regardless of employment status.
Understand the parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D and Medigap, and how they relate to Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
This data note looks at the coverage implications of policies to lower the age of Medicare eligibility as proposed by President Biden during the presidential campaign.
Independents' support for expanding Medicare benefits and lowering the eligibility age has risen by around 10 points since 2021.
Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage. We help you understand what Medicare Part D covers and how to choose a plan, avoid penalties, enroll, and more.
Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older. You may also qualify if you have permanent kidney failure or receive Disability benefits.
Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older, or with certain disabilities or permanent kidney failure.