| Parts A and B You’ll sign up for Medicare through Social Security. You can sign up for Parts A and B, or Part A only.
Part A (hospital insurance)
Part A helps pay for inpatient care at: - Hospitals
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Hospice
It also covers some outpatient home health care. Part A is free if you worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. You may also be eligible because of your current or former spouse’s work.
Part B (medical insurance)
Part B helps cover: - Services from doctors and other health care providers
- Outpatient care
- Home health care
- Durable medical equipment
- Some preventive services
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