What does Medicare Part A cover?
Part A (hospital coverage) covers things like inpatient hospital stays, home health care and some skilled nursing facility care. Together, Medicare Parts A and B are called Original Medicare.
Is Medicare Part A free?
In general, if an individual or their spouse has paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years, they are eligible for Part A benefits at no cost. If an individual does not meet this requirement, they may still be able to enroll in Part A but may be required to pay a monthly premium.
