Ch. 3: Benefits Under Medicare Part A (p. 48)

Question 1

What benefits are included under Medicare Part A?

Answer 1

Hospital stays, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and some home health services.

1. Hospital: deductible; coinsurance (LOS > 60 days).
2. SNF: no deductible; coinsurance: $161/day if LOS b/w 21 & 100 days).
3. Hospice & Home Health: limited beneficiary exposure to pay.