Medicare Cheat Sheet: Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Part A:
• INPATIENT Hospital (NOT ER or Observation)
• SNF/Rehab/lnPt-NH
• Home Health (NOT "Home Care")
• Hospice
• Mnemonic: All "H"s - Hospital, Nursing Home/ReHab, Home Health, Hospice
Part B:
• Professional Services (MD, DO, NP, PA, SW, OutPt PT) - InPt and OutPt
• ER & Obs
• 911 (when med necessary)
• Labs (OutPt)
• Radiology (OutPt) (x-rays, CTS, MRIs, US...)
• DME (NOT supplies)
• Outpatient rehab
Part D:
• Outpatient medications
Part C:
• AKA "Medicare Advantage" or "MA plan" or "ABD Plan"
• Combination of Parts A, B, D, but administered via a private insurance company instead of Medicare
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