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Medicare Part B

Part B

Medical insurance. Covers most doctor services, outpatient care, preventive services, home health care, and durable medical equipment. You pay a monthly premium for Part B (adjusted based on income for higher earners).

Also known as: Medical Insurance

P

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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