{"id":52452,"date":"2022-08-31T22:37:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T02:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=52452"},"modified":"2024-04-24T11:21:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T15:21:20","slug":"what-does-medicare-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-does-medicare-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Medicare cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know there are <\/span>four parts to Medicare<\/span><\/a>? Many Medicare beneficiaries are not aware there are different parts of Medicare or that each part covers different services. Additionally, each part has its own out-of-pocket costs. In this article, we\u2019ll break it down so that you better understand what each part covers and what cost-sharing you can expect to see.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who does Medicare cover?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In order to be <\/span>eligible for Medicare<\/span><\/a>, you must either be 65 or older, diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease or ALS or have been collecting Social Security Disability Insurance for at least 24 months. Each part of Medicare (A, B, C, and D) covers different health services and treatments. Compare Medicare coverage by part in the table below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Summary of Medicare coverage<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Part A<\/b><\/td>\nPart B<\/b><\/td>\nPart C<\/b><\/td>\nPart D<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Inpatient hospital care\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Skilled nursing facility care<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hospice care<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Home health care services<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hospital meals<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Semi-private room<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Special care units<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hospital drugs, supplies, and equipment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Operating room and recovery room<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rehabilitation services during your stay<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Some blood transfusions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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