Offered Through The Federal Government Original Medicare Eligibility -Age 65 or older -Under 65 with certain disabilities -Diagnosed with End Stage Renal -Disease (ESRD) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) Coverage Part A - Hospital and Inpatient care for who paid, directly or through a spouse, enough Medicare taxes while employed. Part B - Doctor's office visits and surgeon's fees Offered usually at an additional premium.
Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. You have choices for how you get Medicare coverage. If you choose to have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage, you can buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy from a private insurance company.