What You Need to Know About Medicare

This information explains what Medicare is and which Medicare coverage is best for you. This guide also has information about paying for your care at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK).

What is Medicare?

Medicare is the federal health insurance plan for people age 65 and older. Some people younger than 65 may be able to get Medicare coverage if they:

Read more about Medicare coverage on the Medicare.gov website.

What does Medicare pay for?

There are 3 parts to Medicare. Each part pays for different health care services you may need.

Medicare Part A

Medicare Part A helps you pay for care you need at the hospital, such as surgery. It also helps pay for: