Medicare is a government-funded program that gives healthcare coverage to people 65 or older.
People under 65 may be eligible for Medicare if they have:
Certain disabilities
End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease
There are 4 parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D.
Health insurance video series
Health insurance terms to know: Medicare terms
Medicare can be confusing. In this video we break down the different parts of Medicare, what they are for, and what you need to know.
Part A
Hospital insurance
Inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities; hospice care, and some home health care
Part B
Medical insurance
Doctor visits and other outpatient services; medicines given by a healthcare provider
Part C
Medicare Advantage
Part A and Part B offered by private health plans; most plans include prescription drug coverage
Part D
Prescription drug coverage
Helps cover the cost of prescription medicines and some recommended vaccines
Health insurance terms to know: Medicare terms
While Medicare covers many healthcare needs, it may not cover all healthcare costs for everyone.You may have to pay a monthly premium for Medicare and a co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible.
J&J withMe can help you learn how Medicare may cover your J&J medicines. We can also give you information on cost support.
