The word "Medicare" can be confusing because it can mean more than one thing. There are actually four types of Medicare. We summarize these different types.

It's important to understand that Original Medicare does leave some pretty significant gaps in your healthcare coverage. We break down what is missing from Original Medicare and what other coverage options may be available.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) leaves some significant gaps in your healthcare coverage. This means that the decision to buy a Medicare supplemental insurance plan (aka MedSupp or Medigap) or enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan is very important.