A Guide To Understanding Medicare Costs

Medicare Costs And Options

The amount you pay for Medicare depends on several factors, including your income and choice of coverage. Learn what to expect with Medicare costs—so you can choose a plan that’s right for your needs and budget. 

How much does Medicare cost?

Each of the four parts of Medicare involves different coverage and costs: 

 

 

Part A (hospital care)

 

 

Part B (doctor visits)

 

 

Part C (Medicare Advantage plans)

 

 

Part D (prescription drug plans)

 

Find out what you’ll pay in premiums and out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. In many cases, an all-in-one Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan could save you money. 

Learn the basics of Medicare costs

Medicare Advantage And Prescription Drug Coverage Costs

Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) cover the same benefits as Original Medicare (Parts A and B), plus some additional coverage like Part D prescription drug coverage. Most plans also cover dental, vision, hearing and more. 

 

Find out about different Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans and their costs, so you can make the best decision based on your needs. 

Medicare Advantage Plan Options

Explore the Medicare Advantage plans available to you. 

Compare Medicare Advantage plans

Medicare Part C Costs

Learn more about Medicare Advantage (Part C) premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Understand Part C costs

Medicare Part D Plans

Decide if a Part D prescription drug plan is right for you.

Compare Part D plans

Medicare Part D Costs

Explore key factors affecting your Part D out-of-pocket costs.

Consider Part D costs

  

Enrolling In Medicare

Have questions about when and how to enroll in Medicare? Our next guide walks you through the Medicare eligibility and enrollment process.

Next Guide: Enrolling in Medicare

  

Other Articles From "A Guide to Understanding Medicare Costs"

Medicare Part D Costs

Explore key factors affecting your Part D out-of-pocket costs.
Consider Part D costs

Medicare Part C Costs

Learn more about Medicare Advantage (Part C) premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
Understand Part C costs

Medicare Costs

Find out what Medicare coverage will cost you.
Understand Medicare costs

Medicare Advantage Plan Options

Medicare Advantage: Compare Medicare Advantage Plans
Compare Medicare Advantage plans

Medicare Part D Plans

Decide if a Part D prescription drug plan is right for you.
Compare Part D plans

Why Choose Anthem?

We're here to help make your Medicare decision simple and stress-free.
Find out how we can help

Does Medicare cover Vision? 

Original Medicare doesn't usually cover routine vision exams or eyewear, but Anthem offers you options.
Explore vision coverage

Does Medicare cover Dental?

Original Medicare doesn't cover preventive dental treatment. Find out how Anthem can help fill this gap.
Explore dental coverage

Essential Extras

Our Medicare Advantage plans feature Essential Extras benefits at no added cost.
Learn more about Essential Extras

Are you ready to shop our Medicare plans?

We make it easy to find a Medicare Advantage plan based on your unique needs. You can save your favorites and come back during one of the enrollment periods to apply.

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Learn More About Medicare

Understanding Medicare And Its Parts
Enrolling in Medicare Guide
Guide to Changing Medicare Plans
Understanding Medicare Costs Guide

Attend A Free Medicare Event

Sign up for a free Medicare event to learn how Anthem Medicare plans help cover costs that Original Medicare doesn’t. You can attend a virtual Medicare webinar. Or, if you prefer, come to a live seminar in your area where a licensed Medicare agent will be present to answer your questions.

Find An Event

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