Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
What it may cover
Varies
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Where available
Check locally
What you get
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease or ALS. Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health; Part B covers outpatient medical services, preventive care, and medical equipment; Part C (Medicare Advantage) bundles A and B through private plans; and Part D covers prescription drugs. Most people do not pay a premium for Part A if they or their spouse paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years.
Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.
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If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.
Processing time varies by location and program funding.
Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.
Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.