Medicare Part A

Question 1

What does Part A help pay for?

Answer 1

Inpatient hospital care
Care in a skilled nursing facility
Home health care
Hospice care

Question 2

When can you enroll under the Initial Enrollment Period?

Answer 2

3 months before and after turning 65

Question 3

When can you enroll under the General Enrollment period?

Answer 3

Between Jan 1 and March 31 each year

Question 4

When can you enroll under the Special Enrollment Period?

Answer 4

Any time during the year if the individual or the spouse is still employed and covered under a group health plan.

Question 5

How much is paid for inpatient hospital care?

Answer 5

First 60 days 100% after deductible

Next 30 days with copayment

Question 6

What is not included under inpatient hospital care and is not paid for?

Answer 6

Doctor, transportation or medicine

Question 7

How many paid days in a skilled nursing facility?

Answer 7

100 days each benefit period following a 3 day inpatient hospital stay for related ilness

Question 8

Is there a limit to number of visits under home health care?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

How much blood is covered under Part A?

Answer 9

Pays for first 3 pints

Everything after is covered if necessary

Question 10

How long is hospice care paid for by Part A?

Answer 10

For as long as the doctor certifies the need.