What is covered under Medicare Part A?

Medicare Part A primarily provides coverage for inpatient care within hospitals, including inpatient stays, skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health services. It is often referred to as hospital insurance because it helps pay for necessary medical care that requires hospitalization. This includes costs like room and board, nursing, and other related services received while a patient is admitted to a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

The option that refers to outpatient services and preventive care pertains more to Medicare Part B, which covers services that are typically performed outside of a hospital setting. Prescription drug coverage falls under Medicare Part D, and comprehensive health management programs are not a specific component of Medicare Parts A, B, or D, but rather titles of services that might be included under different insurance plans or programs. Therefore, the choice confirming that Medicare Part A covers hospital insurance, including inpatient stays and skilled nursing facilities, accurately captures the core benefits provided by this part of Medicare.