There is some variation for what exactly the hospital insurance provides for. The differences depend on federal and state laws, decisions made at the national level by Medicare and decisions made at the local level by the companies that process Medicare claims. However, you can generally expect coverage for nursing home and skilled care at a nursing facility, inpatient hospital care, health care provided in the home and hospice.

In general, people who are aged 65 and older are eligible for Medicare. Those who paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years qualify for premium-free hospital insurance. Certain people under the age of 65 can also get coverage. Those who are disabled or have end-stage renal disease can obtain Medicare insurance.

There are many ways to search for Medicare coverage, whether you're looking for part A, B, or supplemental coverage (part D), our easy to use Medicare quote tool will allow you to search for providers, find coverage that meets your needs, and fits your budget. If you have questions, you can contact our team of Friendly Medicare agents to guide you through the process of finding the perfect plan.