Medicare 101
By SHINE Regional Program
Event Date:
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Stay Ahead, learn more about: Medicare - federal health insurance for people who are 65 or older, or people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. Medicare has four parts:
Part A: Hospital insurance, which covers inpatient hospital
stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some
home health care
Part B: Medical insurance
Part C: Medicare Advantage
Part D: Prescription drug coverage
Medicare has some advantages, such as cost savings and provider flexibility. However, it also has some disadvantages, such as potentially high out-of pocket costs. Q&A