Medicare was created in the United States in 1966 for the older population. Medicare is the 2nd largest Insurance Program in the country and is a Federal Government Insurance Company. It is mainly for people 65 and older or younger people whom have been deemed to be disabled. It has 4 "parts," - Part A thru Part D. Please see the attached link explaining Medicare, the different plan options available, as well as helpful hints to help guide you to choose which plan is the best for you. Helpful resource staff are available to help answer your questions as well.