Medicare Part B is also known as?

• A. Hospital insurance
• B. Supplementary medical insurance
• C. Prescription Drug Coverage
• D. Medicare Advantage

Answer: (B)

Medicare Part B is the Supplementary Medical Insurance. It covers outpatient care—doctor visits, outpatient procedures, preventive services, and many medical supplies—helping pay for medically necessary services not included in hospital insurance. This distinguishes it from Part A, which is hospital insurance for inpatient care, from Part D, which is Prescription Drug Coverage, and from Medicare Advantage (Part C), which is an alternative private-plan option that combines Parts A and B and often D. The name Supplementary Medical Insurance specifically identifies Part B as the coverage for outpatient medical services.