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Medicare has four parts: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Each part covers different services: Part A: Also known as Hospital Insurance, Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, some skilled nursing facility care, home health care, and hospice care. Part B: Also known as Medical Insurance, Part B covers outpatient services, doctor visits, X-rays, lab tests, preventive screenings, durable medical equipment, and home health care Part C: Also known as Medicare Advantage, Part C offers an alternate way to receive Medicare benefits. Part C may include vision, dental, and hearing coverage. Part D: Part D covers prescription drugs, vaccines, and outpatient prescription drugs. Part D is usually included in a Medicare Advantage plan.

You should usually enroll in Part A when eligible for Medicare, even if you’re still working. Many people delay enrollment in Medicare Part B (medical insurance) if they’re still working and covered by an employer’s group health insurance plan when they become eligible for Medicare.