Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A is also known as “hospital insurance” in Medicare terms. Normally Medicare Part A covers five main things:
- Inpatient care in a hospital: You’re admitted to a hospital for inpatient care after you receive an official order from your doctor that says you need inpatient care for the treatment of your injury or illness.
- Skilled nursing facility care: Covers skilled nursing care provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in certain conditions for a short term basis if you meet certain criteria.
- Inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) (not custodial or long-term care): Nursing homes are not covered by Medicare if that care is custodial. Medicare may cover a SNF if it is deemed medically necessary for you to have skilled nursing care such as changing your bandages.
- Hospice care: You can get hospice care if you meet certain conditions: You’re terminally ill and have a life expectancy of 6 months or less, accepting palliative care for comfort, not treating your illness and agreeing to hospice care instead of receiving other Medicare benefits.
- Home health care: Home health services such as intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services or intermittent home health aide services.
What Else Should I Know About Medicare Part A?
In order to be eligible for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, you need Medicare Part A and Part B first. Once you have enrolled in Medicare Part A & B, you’ll select the Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan that is right for you.
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