08/12/2026
If someone asked you right now to explain the difference between Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D, could you do it?
Most people can't. And honestly, that's not on them.
Medicare wasn't designed to be easy to understand. It was built in layers over decades, and nobody hands you a plain language guide when you turn 65. You're just supposed to figure it out.
So here's what I tell every client who sits down with me before they enroll.
Part A is your hospital coverage. Inpatient stays, skilled nursing, hospice. Most people don't pay a premium for it, but there are deductibles and limits that surprise people constantly.
Part B is your medical coverage. Doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services. It has a monthly premium and that 80/20 split – with no out of pocket cap. That catches people off guard.
Part C is Medicare Advantage. A private plan that bundles A and B together, often with extras like dental and vision. It sounds simpler but comes with its own tradeoffs worth understanding.
Part D is prescription drug coverage. Separate. Optional, technically. But skipping it can cost you in ways most people don't see coming.
Four parts. Dozens of plan combinations. Enrollment windows that matter more than most people realize.
This is what I do every single day. And if you're approaching 65, the best thing you can do is have this conversation before you have to make a decision, not after.
Comment COMPARE and let's set up a time to talk through it together.
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