Benefits
Medicare has four parts: Part A is Hospital Insurance. Part B is Medical Insurance. Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs. Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, are another way for beneficiaries to receive their Part A, B and D benefits. All Medicare benefits are subject to medical necessity.
The original program included Parts A and B. Part D was introduced January 1, 2006; before that, Parts A and B covered prescription drugs in a few special cases.
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