Original Medicare

The Medicare coverage obtained when signing up for Social Security Income is often referred to as Original Medicare. It consists of Part A and Part B, and can be primary or secondary payor depending on each individual’s situation. With Original Medicare, Medicare covers 80% of Medicare-covered services, and the insured covers 20% of the remaining cost.

Part A

Part A is hospital coverage.

Part B

Part B is doctor coverage.

For more information on Original Medicare, you can call Social Security or go online to Medicare.gov.