What It Is

Medicare Part A is the portion of Original Medicare that covers hospital insurance. It specifically pays for inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care.

Key Details

• Cost: Most people do not pay a premium for Part A if they or their spouse paid Medicare taxes while working for a certain amount of time (usually 10 years).
• Coverage: It covers semi-private rooms, meals, general nursing, and drugs as part of your inpatient treatment.