A, B, C, and D. Learn what each of these Medicare parts covers, including hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage.

If you don’t enroll in Medicare Part A when you first become eligible, you may face a late enrollment penalty when you do ultimately enroll. There are set times during the year — and during a person’s ...

Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is one part of Original Medicare and covers many inpatient services. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is an alternative coverage option to Original Medicare ...

Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage for people enrolled in Original Medicare. Part D plans must cover at least two drugs from each of the most commonly prescribed medication categories.