Medicare Coverage refers to the health insurance benefits provided under Medicare, a federal program in the United States for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as some younger individuals with disabilities or specific diseases. Medicare Coverage is divided into several parts:
– **Part A** (Hospital Insurance): Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care.
– **Part B** (Medical Insurance): Covers outpatient care, doctor visits, preventive services, and some medical supplies.
– **Part C** (Medicare Advantage): A private insurance plan that includes coverage from both Part A and Part B and often includes additional benefits such as vision and dental.
– **Part D** (Prescription Drug Coverage): Provides prescription medication coverage through private insurance plans.
Medicare Coverage helps beneficiaries manage healthcare costs, ensuring access to necessary medical services and treatments while implementing certain cost-sharing measures, such as premiums, deductibles, and co-payments. It plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by providing coverage for millions of Americans.
In an important visit to Madison County, New York, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer championed the cause of extending Medicare's telemedicine services. With the backdrop of Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Schumer…