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Medicare and Medicaid Resources

What is Medicare and how do I use it?
 

There are four parts to Medicare:

• Medicare Part A, Hospital Insurance;
• Medicare Part B, Medical Insurance;
• Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage), which was formerly known as Medicare + Choice;  and
• Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage.  

What is Texas Medicaid and who benefits from it?
 

Medicaid is available only to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. Medicaid does not pay money to you; instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers. Depending on your state's rules, you may also be asked to pay a small part of the cost (co-payment) for some medical services.