Benefits & programs · Federal health & long-term care

Medicare

Run by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

What it is

Medicare is the federal health insurance program mainly for people age 65 and older, and for some younger people with certain disabilities. It has parts that cover hospital care, doctor visits, and prescription drugs.

What it may help with

may help with hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drug costs.

The official page

Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.

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This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.