Medicare: Facts and Timing. Ten things you need to know.
If you’re near age 65, or caring for someone offered Medicare soon, you may have questions about Medicare. FOUR types of Medicare are called Parts: A, B, C, D A focuses on hospital and skilled nursing care. Parts A and B are administered and provided by the federal government. B provides coverage for doctor care, such as doctor visits, outpatient surgery, and your medical equipment. Generally, coverage is 80% of your Medicare-approved health care costs. You must pay a monthl