Medicare Cost Benefit Analysis

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There are different option available that will cover costs throughout the course of the disease. One such option is Medicare, which is a federal health insurance program that covers most individuals age 65 or older. Medicare has four components: Medicare Part A (Hospital insurance) helps cover inpatient care in hospital, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, some home- health care and hospice care. Medicare Part B (Medical insurance) helps cover doctor’s fee, outpatient hospital care, and other medical services for people with Alzheimer’s who are age 65 or older. Medicare Part C also known as Medicare Advantage, is offered by private insurers and cover addition services covered by Part A and B. Medicare Part D which cover