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Medicare Part A
In general, Part A covers:
Inpatient care in a hospital
Skilled nursing facility care
Nursing home care (inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility that’s not custodial or long-term care)
Hospice care
Home health care
2 ways to find out if Medicare covers what you need
Talk to your doctor or other health care provider about why you need certain services or supplies. Ask if Medicare will cover them. You may need something that's usually covered but your provider thinks that Medicare won't cover it in your situation. If so, you'll have to read and sign a notice. The notice says that you may have to pay for the item, service, or supply.
Find out if Medicare covers your item, service, or supply.
Medicare coverage is based on 3 main factors
Federal and state laws.
National coverage decisions made by Medicare about whether something is covered.
Local coverage decisions made by companies in each state that process claims for Medicare. These companies decide whether something is medically necessary and should be covered in their area.
How Much are Medicare Part A Premiums?
Medicare Part A is a basic medical insurance plan covering inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.
The Medicare Part A premium is set at $134 per month in 2019. However, the premium can be higher or lower depending on the individual’s income. The Medicare Part A premium is deducted from the Social Security retirement or disability benefits of those eligible for it.
