What are my options for Medicare coverage?
Medicare is a federal program to help older Americans and some disabled Americans pay for the high cost of health care. Medicare health plans provide different ways to get your health care coverage. The Medicare health plan that you choose affects many things like cost, benefits, doctor choice, convenience, and quality. Need some help understanding your choices for Medicare coverage? Here is a brief explanation of the types of Medicare plans available to you. The Original Medicare Plan The Original Medicare Plan pays for many health care services and supplies, but it doesnt pay all of your health care costs. There are costs that you must pay, like coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles. These costs are called gaps in Medicare coverage. You might want to consider buying a Medicare Supplement policy to cover these gaps in coverage. You can also add prescription drug coverage by joining a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. With Original Medicare coverage, you can go to any doctor or hospi
