Medicare is a government-sponsored program to provide health insurance primarily for people 65 years and older.

The main elements of Original Medicare are Part A (Hospital), Part B (Medical Insurance), and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

Together, these three parts of Original Medicare cover about 80% of your medical costs. So most people look for additional coverage through a Supplement (Medigap) Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan to cover those costs. Learn more about Medicare, Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Advantage plans by exploring the topics below.