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Medicare provides health coverage to Americans aged 65 and older and to those with special needs. Coverage can include inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs. Medigap and Medicaid aren’t part of Medicare.
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What Does Medicare Cover?
If you're new to Medicare, you may find the program confusing. Getting a grip on the different deadlines, parts, co-pays, deductibles, and other odds and ends may seem next to impossible. WebMD is here to help you understand the basics of Medicare.
Most people age 65 or older count on Medicare for their health care coverage. Some people under 65 who have a disability, Lou Gehrig's disease, or advanced kidney failure are also entitled to it.
Having no insurance can be a disaster when serious illness strikes. But there may be a way to get needed medicine for free.
