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Module 1, Lesson B: Original Medicare Part A

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Medicare Part A Coverage

Medicare Part A coverage:  hospital stays, skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, home health care, hospice care, and blood

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As they review the Medicare & You handbook, Joleen and Todd note that Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, critical access hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). It also covers hospice care, some home health care, and blood.

Since their father is still in the hospital, they decide to first take a closer look at Medicare coverage related to hospital stays.

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Last Updated 11/02/2004