108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every Medicare term — from ABN to ZIP enrollment. No jargon, no confusion.

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Premium

Costs & Coverage

The amount you pay for your Medicare coverage, typically deducted monthly. Part A is premium-free for most people. Part B has a standard monthly premium (adjusted for income). Medicare Advantage and Part D plans have their own premiums in addition to Part B.

Preventive Services

Part B

Health care services that help detect or prevent illness and health problems. Medicare Part B covers many preventive services — such as mammograms, colonoscopies, flu shots, and the "Welcome to Medicare" visit — often at no cost to you.

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