What is Medicare?

Retirement can be a confusing time for many people, especially when it comes to making a decision on their healthcare. That is where AMW Insurance Agency comes in, to make the transition to Medicare as smooth and easy as possible!

Medicare is a federal government health insurance program, started in 1966, for:

People who are 65 or older
Certain people under 65 with certain disabilities
People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, known as ESRD)

There are four parts to Medicare: A, B, C, and D:

Original Medicare includes Medicare Parts A & B
If you want drug coverage, you can join a separate Medicare Part D Plan
To help pay your out-of-pocket costs in Original Medicare (such as your 20% coinsurance), you can shop for an purchase a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan. For more information click here

Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

Helps Cover:

Inpatient care in hospitals
Skilled nursing facility care
Hospice care
Home health care

Medicare Part C

Also known as Medicare Advantage
Combines Medicare Parts A, B, and D
For more information please click here

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

Helps Cover:

Services from doctors and other health care providers
Outpatient care
Home health care
Durable medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, walkers, and hospital beds)
Many preventive services (such as screenings, shots, and yearly "Wellness" visits)

Medicare Part D

To apply online for Medicare Click Here.

Also known as Prescription Drug Plans
Helps cover the cost of Prescription Drugs
For more information please click here

To download a copy of the 2022 Medicare & You Booklet click the image above or Click Here.