Who Can Get Medicare Insurance (Part B)?

Almost anyone who is eligible for hospital insurance can sign up for medical insurance. Part B is an optional program that, in 2005, costs $78.20 per month if you choose to enroll.

Medicare medical insurance (Part B) helps pay for:

• doctors' services;
• outpatient hospital services;
• home health visits;
• diagnostic X-ray, laboratory and other tests;
• necessary ambulance services; and
• other medical services and supplies.