Medicare Plans

Who is eligible for Medicare?

	Reach age 65 and are entitled to monthly Social Security benefits.
	Are age 65 or over and have a spouse entitled to Social Security benefits, even if you are not.
	Are 65 or over and are the widow or widower of someone who was entitled to Social Security benefits.
	Are under age 65 and have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months.
	Are entitled to Social Security benefits and need maintenance kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant, regardless of your age.

	Part A – inpatient hospital care
	Part B – doctor visits and outpatient care

	Medicare Advantage Plans - combine Medicare Parts A and B (hospital and medical coverage) into a single plan. These plans may also include additional benefits such as dental, vision and hearing coverage, as well as valuable discounts on a variety of health-related products and services. Some of these plans also integrate Medicare prescription drug coverage.
	Medigap policies (Medicare supplement) - these plans "supplement" your Original Medicare coverage. These plans cover some services Medicare Parts A and B don't cover; may provide additional benefits as well, and are available for members, their families, and their clients.
	Medicare Prescription Drug Plans - plans that let you add Medicare prescription drug coverage to your existing Original Medicare Part A and/or Part B coverage.