What Is Medicare?

Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older as well as those who qualify for disability. Medicare is financed by a portion of the payroll taxes paid by workers and their employers. It also is financed in part by monthly premiums deducted from Social Security checks.

Medicare Has Four Parts:

PART A
Hospital insurance that helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay) some home health care and hospice care.

PART B
Medical insurance that helps pay for doctor’s services and many other medical services and supplies ( such as electric wheel chairs and electric wheel chair accessories) that are not covered by hospital insurance.

PART C
Medicare Advantage formerly known as Medicare + Choice plans are available in many areas. People with Medicare Parts A and B can choose to receive all of their health care services through one of these provider organizations under Part C.

PART D
Prescription drug coverage that helps pay for medications doctors prescribe for treatment.

Who Qualifies for Medicare?

Individuals who:

are at least 65 years old.

are disabled and qualify for disability (may be under 65 years old).

are a legal resident or US citizen.

have worked in a Medicare-covered employment for at least 10 years. (If their spouse meets these criteria – they will be covered even if they themselves do not meet these criteria.)

How Can I Get More Information About Medicare?

call us, toll-free at 1-866-748-7408 and we’ll be happy to discuss the Medicare guidelines, power wheelchair and electric scooter details with you.

Additional information can also be found in the publication Medicare & You (Publication Number CMS-10050) available by calling the Medicare toll free number, 1-800-MEDICARE, or at www.medicare.gov