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| Health insurance for people 65 or older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, people of any age with ESRD. |
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| What does Medicare Part A cover? |
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| Inpatient care in hospitals; skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care. |
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| What does Medicare Part B cover? |
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| Doctors and other health care providers' services, outpatient care, durable medical equipment, and home health care; some preventive services. |
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| Hospital Insurance under Original Medicare |
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| Medical Insurance under Original Medicare |
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| What is Medicare Part C (aka Medicare Advantage)? |
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| Offers health plan options run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies; a way to get benefits of Parts A, B, and usually D. |
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| Prescription drug coverage, run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies. |
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| What is Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)? |
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| Supplemental insurance if you have original Medicare. Not needed if you have Part C (Medicare Advantage). |
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| Phone number for general or specific claims questions/information? |
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| 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) |
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| Phone number to get a replacement Medicare card, change address/name, get information about eligibility, entitlement, enrollment, and costs. Also report a death. |
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Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
also www.socialsecurity.gov |
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