Welcome to Medicare | Medicare
The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.
About Us - Medicare
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). More than 66 million people in the U.S. get their health coverage from Medicare.
Get started with Medicare
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Medicare.gov
A federal government website managed and paid for by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244
How does Medicare work? | Medicare
With Original Medicare, you can: Go to any doctor or hospital that takes Medicare, anywhere in the U.S. Find providers that work with Medicare. Join a separate Medicare drug plan (Part D) to get drug coverage. Buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy to help lower your share of costs for services you get.
Medicare basics | Medicare
Follow 2 steps to set up your Medicare coverage. Find out how Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage work.
Medicare may cover medically-necessary health care services you get on a cruise ship if: • The doctor is allowed under certain laws to provide medical services on the cruise ship. • The ship is in a U.S. port, or no more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port, when you
Contact Medicare | Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
What does Medicare cost? | Medicare
Generally, you pay a monthly premium for Medicare coverage and part of the costs each time you get a covered service. There’s no yearly limit on what you pay out-of-pocket, unless you have supplemental coverage, like a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap ) policy, or you join a Medicare Advantage Plan.
How do I sign up for Medicare?
Getting Medicare is your choice. If you want to sign up, contact Social Security. To get full Medicare benefits, you need both Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) . When your coverage starts depends on whether you’re on dialysis or getting a transplant. Why do I contact Social Security? Ways to sign up: