1. INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE: Part A covers hospitalization costs, including room and board, nursing services, and other medically necessary services. It also includes care in critical access hospitals and skilled nursing facilities under specific conditions. 2. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) CARE: Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care per benefit period for eligible beneficiaries. To qualify, patients must have had a qualifying hospital stay and require skilled care. 3. HOSPICE CARE: Part A covers hospice care for individuals with terminal illnesses, including pain management, counseling, and support for both the patient and their family. 4. HOME HEALTHCARE: Medicare may cover part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services when ordered by a doctor for individuals who are homebound.
PART A COSTS While most beneficiaries do not pay a premium for Part A, they may still have to meet deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance for certain services.
These costs can change annually, so it’s important to stay informed about the current rates.
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