The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.

Find your item, test, or service Search for nationally covered tests, items, and services. Medicare coverage for many other tests items and services depends on where you live

Medicare coverage is based on 3 main factors: Federal and state laws. National coverage decisions Medicare makes. Local coverage decisions made by Medicare claims processing …

Your coverage options Once you’ve signed up for Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), you can choose which way you get your health coverage. Choice 1: Do you want …

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound if you’re at risk.

Consider doctor and hospital choice, cost, coverage, and foreign travel when deciding between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

2 steps to set up your Medicare coverage: Sign up for Part A (Hospital Insurance)

Compare Medicare plans to explore and choose the best coverage options for your healthcare needs.

Medicare Part A helps pay for inpatient care you get in hospitals, critical access hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.

Policies are standardized, and in most states named by letters, like Plan G or Plan K. The benefits in each lettered plan are the same, no matter which insurance company sells it. Your Medicare …