What does medicare part a cover

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Hospital Care When it comes to hospital care, M edicare Part A primarily covers the costs associated with hospital care

Nursing Home Care If nursing home care is medically necessary, Medicare Part A may cover nursing home care services.

Home Health Services Home health services, such as speech-language pathology services, skilled nursing care that is intermittent and physical therapy, are covered

by Medicare Part A.

Hospice Seniors who qualify for hospice care can expect a variety of services and amenities covered under Medicare Part A, such as grief and loss counseling, social work services, dietary counseling, doctor services, and prescription drugs for pain relief.

Final Thoughts Understanding the fundamentals of what Medicare Part A covers is important for deciding which healthcare policy best meets senior healthcare needs.Â