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Medicare Basics for Caregivers

What Is Medicare? - Basic Information

Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient care in hospitals. Part A also helps cover skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care, under certain conditions.

Medicare Part B helps cover medical services such as doctor's services, outpatient care, and other medical services that Part A doesn't cover. Part B also covers some preventive services, such as flu shots and diabetes screening, to help people maintain their health and to keep certain illnesses from getting worse.

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"Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B" [2 min 25 sec]

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