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What is Medicare?
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for:
- People who are 65 or older
- Certain younger people with disabilities
- People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD)
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What are the parts of Medicare?
Select one to learn more
Part A: Hospital Insurance
Part B: Medical Insurance
Part C: Medicare Advantage
Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
Supplement: Medigap
Questions? Contact an agent ![Medicare sample card](/_astro/medicareCard.a652db64_VFMkt.webp)
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