Part A

Browse our articles about part a

March 12, 2026

Railroad Retirement and Medicare: A Full Guide for Railroad Employees

Discover how railroad employees become eligible for Medicare through the Railroad Retirement Board and the benefits they can access.

Medicare for Veterans: How VA Benefits and Medicare Work Together

Learn how VA healthcare benefits and Medicare interact, why many veterans enroll in Part B, and how VA drug coverage compares to Part D.

Medicare and Employer Coverage: Coordination of Benefits

Understand how Medicare coordinates with employer health insurance, including primary vs secondary payer rules, claims processing, and retiree coverage.

Medicare and Long-Term Care: What Is and Isn't Covered

Understand what Medicare does and does not cover for long-term care, and explore alternatives for extended care needs.

Medicare Hospice Benefits: What End-of-Life Care Is Covered

Understand how Medicare Part A covers hospice care, including eligibility, the four levels of care, covered services, costs, and electing or revoking the benefit.

Hospital at Home: How Medicare's Home Recovery Program Works

Learn how the CMS Acute Hospital Care at Home program delivers hospital-level care in your home, who qualifies, and what Medicare covers.

Medicare and Clinical Trials: Coverage for Experimental Treatments

Learn how Medicare covers routine costs in qualifying clinical trials, what isn't covered, eligibility rules, and how to find trials near you.

Medicare Coverage for Mental Health: Therapy, Psychiatry, and Crisis Services

Learn how Medicare covers mental health services including therapy, psychiatry, inpatient care, crisis services, telehealth, and substance abuse treatment.

Understanding Medicare's Mental Health and Counseling Benefits

Learn about Medicare's mental health coverage including therapy, psychiatric care, inpatient treatment, substance abuse services, and telehealth options.

Medicare Outpatient Surgery and Observation Stays

Understand how Medicare covers outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgical centers, and observation stays, and why your hospital status affects costs.

Medicare Coverage for Inpatient Physical Rehab: What You Should Know

Find out how Medicare covers inpatient physical rehabilitation, including who qualifies, how long stays are covered, and what you will pay.

Medicare Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Coverage

Learn how Medicare covers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, including outpatient benefits and cost thresholds.

Does Medicare Cover Skilled Nursing Facility Care?

Learn how Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing facility stays, including the 3-day hospital rule, coinsurance costs, and how Medicare Advantage plans may differ.

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care?

Find out how Medicare covers home health care services, including skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aides, with no cost-sharing under Original Medicare.

Does Medicare Cover Knee and Hip Replacement?

Learn how Medicare covers knee and hip replacement surgery, including inpatient and outpatient options, rehab benefits, and expected out-of-pocket costs.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.