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Module 1, Lesson B: Original Medicare Part A

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Introduction

Welcome to the Original Medicare Part A lesson.

Medicare Part A helps cover services and supplies related to hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, some home health care, and hospice care as well as blood. An understanding of the benefit periods, coverage, eligibility requirements, and payments will prepare you to answer questions about Part A coverage.

This lesson provides an overview of Medicare Part A. After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Identify and define the services covered
  • Identify the enrollment process
  • Identify specific information (e.g., definition, benefit period, and payment) for each Part A service
  • Locate additional sources of information

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Last Updated 11/02/2004