Original Medicare
What original medicare means
Original Medicare is the federal fee-for-service program made up of Part A and Part B.
The governing Medicare rule
A beneficiary generally may use any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare, while Part A and Part B apply different coverage and cost-sharing rules.
Limits and important exceptions
Original Medicare alone has no general yearly Part A and Part B out-of-pocket maximum and usually does not include routine outpatient prescription coverage.
A practical decision checklist
Consider whether separate Part D and Medigap coverage fit the person’s prescriptions, budget and access needs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most important point about original medicare?
Original Medicare is the federal fee-for-service program made up of Part A and Part B.
What should I verify before acting?
Consider whether separate Part D and Medigap coverage fit the person’s prescriptions, budget and access needs.