Medicare 101
Parts A, B, C & D
Medicare Myths & Facts
Know Your Numbers
What’s Covered?
100

This federal health insurance program primarily serves people 65 and older.

What is Medicare

100

Medicare Part A primarily covers this type of care.

What is hospital care/inpatient care?

100

Medicare is free for everyone.

False

100

You are first eligible for Medicare at this age.

What is 65?

100

Medicare will cover this annual visit to your doctor to assess your health.

What is a wellness visit? (or Annual Wellness Visit)

200

You must be a U.S. citizen or have lived here legally for at least this many years to qualify.

What is 5 years

200

This part of Medicare helps pay for doctor visits and outpatient care.

What is Part B?

200

You can have Medicare and employer insurance at the same time.

True

200

Part B has this standard monthly premium in 2025.

What is $185.00

200

Part B usually covers 80% of the cost of this type of equipment, like walkers and wheelchairs.

What is durable medical equipment (DME)?

300

This civil rights leader gave the “I Have a Dream” speech

Martin Luther King Jr

300

This “all-in-one” option combines Parts A, B, and often D.

What is Medicare Advantage?

300

 This female group sang “Stop! In the Name of Love.”

The Supremes

300

This seafood dish, often fried and served with a side of hushpuppies, is a Southern favorite.

Shrimp and Grits

300

These are two vaccines covered by Medicare Part B.

What are the flu and pneumonia vaccines?

400

This is the name of the government agency that runs Medicare.

What is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

400

Part D helps cover the cost of these

Prescription Drugs

400

You can change your Medicare plan once a year during Open Enrollment.

True

400

This is the number of months in the Initial Enrollment Period.

What is 7 months?

400

True or False: Medicare covers routine dental, vision, and hearing services.

What is false?

500

You must do this during your Initial Enrollment Period to avoid late penalties.

What is enroll in Medicare?

500

This boxer was known as "The Greatest" and "The People's Champion."

Muhammad Ali

500

Once you choose a Medicare plan, you're locked in for life.

False

500

This is the maximum out-of-pocket limit for most Medicare Advantage plans.

What is $9,350

500

She sang “Respect” and was the Queen of Soul.

Who is Aretha Franklin