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Different parts of Medicare cover different services.
Original Medicare, which is administered directly by the federal government, has two parts - Part A and Part B:
Part A, Hospital Insurance, covers the most medically necessary health care services, such as hospitalization, general nursing, and other services and supplies.
It also covers part-time skilled nursing facility care, home health care and hospice care.
Part A is provided at no additional premium if you have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least ten years.
You will pay a monthly premium if you have worked and paid taxes for less time.
Part B, Medical Insurance, covers doctors' services, preventive care, durable medical equipment, hospital outpatient services, laboratory tests, x-rays, mental health care, and some home health and ambulance services.
You pay a monthly premium for this coverage.
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