Why are U.S Health Care Costs so high and Why does it matter?

Question 1

Helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care and home health care

Answer 1

Part A (hospital insurance)

Question 2

helps cover:

• services from doctors and other health care providers
• outpatient care
• home health care
• durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other equipment)
• many preventative services (like screenings, shots or vaccines, and yearly “wellness” visits

Answer 2

Part B (Medical Insurance)

Question 3

Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines)

Answer 3

Medicare Part D