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Part A: Hospital Insurance
Medicare Part A coverage was first introduced in 1965 to help seniors manage the high cost of hospital care. After you pay an annual deductible, this insurance kicks in to pay for hospital stays, certain treatments and procedures performed in the hospital, care at a skilled nursing facility, and hospice care.

Part B: Medical Insurance
Medicare Part B was designed to pay for many of the health care costs not covered by Part A, including doctor visits and services, outpatient hospital care, physical and speech therapy, lab tests, blood transfusions, medical equipment and supplies, and ambulance services. This portion of basic Medicare is voluntary, and, because it is subsidized by Medicare funds, you’ll pay a monthly premium for the coverage.

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