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Part vs Plan

When you’re learning about Medicare, you may see a lot about ‘Parts’ and ‘Plans.’ For instance, you may read about Part A or Plan A. The two are different, but they are easy to separate. Here’s what you need to remember:

PARTS 

Medicare is made up of Parts.

Medicare Parts cover specific benefits, like hospital or doctor visits, medications, and more. Most people have Part A and Part B. Some people may have a Part C Medicare Advantage plan that combines Part A and Part B with additional benefits. Other people have Part D.

Learn more about the 4 Parts of Medicare and how they work.

PLANS

Medicare Supplement Insurance is made up of Plans.

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans cover certain costs that the Medicare Parts do not. Different Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans cover different types of costs.

Learn more about Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans.

Help Me Choose a Plan

Already a BCBSTX member? If you are age 64 or older, use the Help Me Choose tool to find the plan that's right for you.

Not a BCBSTX member? If you’re not sure what plan you need, answer a few questions to help you decide.

Now that you’ve picked a plan, it’s time to enroll.

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Last Updated: Aug. 04, 2023