What is the difference between medicare part a and b?

Can't tell Medicare Part A apart from Medicare Part B? Don't know why you have or need both? Get to know what they're for and if you need more benefits. read more

Costs for Part B services vary, but frequently, you will pay a deductible and then 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, as long as you use providers who accept Medicare assignment. Most people pay a premium for Part B. read more

The major differences between Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B are the covered services each part of the program provides. Medicare Part A is hospital insurance; Part B is medical insurance. In addition, Medicare Part A and Part B have a different enrollment procedure and cost structure. read more

Medicare Part A—Hospital Insurance. Before jumping into the difference between Medicare A and B, let us explain each of these parts individually. Medicare Part A is designed to cover the parts of your major medical care that involve being in the hospital or its aftermath. read more