• Part A

Covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. Typically it has no monthly cost if you have paid Medicare taxes while working.

• Part B

Covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services. Most People pay a part B premium that can be deducted from their social security payment.

• Part C

Also known as a Medicare Advantage Plan is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company to provide you with all your Part A and Part B benefits. Most Medicare Advantage Plans offer prescription drug coverage as well as added benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover. All of this in one easy and affordable package.

• Part D

Also known as PDP's add drug coverage to Original Medicare and can complement a Medicare Supplement plan or Medigap plan.

• There are 2 ways to get Medicare prescription drug coverage–either through a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D), or getting a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C). If you decide not to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan when you're first eligible, you’ll likely pay a late enrollment penalty.