ORIGINAL MEDICARE

Original Medicare: Parts A & B

Understand the foundation of Original Medicare.

A

Part A — Hospital

Helps cover eligible inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice and certain home health care.

B

Part B — Medical

Helps cover eligible doctor services, outpatient care, preventive services and certain medically necessary services.

What Original Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Original Medicare generally does not cover routine dental care, routine vision care, hearing aids or most outpatient prescription drugs. Coverage rules and exceptions apply.

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