Here's What Medicare Part A Costs and Covers in 2024
For those 65 or older, Medicare coverage is an invaluable part of staying healthy. But Medicare is a complicated program as it has multiple parts designed to work together to provide comprehensive coverage. An important piece of that puzzle is Medicare Part A, which helps pay for hospital visits and other inpatient healthcare you might need.
Each year, Medicare Part A's coverage changes at least a bit. Below, you'll learn what you can expect from Part A in 2024 based on changes that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced. First, though, here are some of the basics of what Part A is.
Medicare Part A provides coverage to eligible participants who need a hospital stay, a skilled nursing facility, or other inpatient treatment. Most patients can typically expect a semi-private hospital room and any medically necessary treatment, services, tests, and prescription drugs to treat whatever the patient is suffering from. Part A also provides for meals during hospital stays.
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