What Does Medicare Part A Cover?
Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care (after a qualifying hospital stay), hospice care, and some home health care services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Part A cover nursing home care?
- Part A covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay. It does not cover long-term custodial nursing home care.
- Does Part A cover emergency room visits?
- Part A covers the hospital facility costs if you're admitted as an inpatient. If you're treated and released from the ER, those services fall under Part B.
- Does Part A cover prescription drugs?
- Part A covers drugs administered during an inpatient stay. Outpatient prescription drugs are covered under Part D.