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Medicare Part A

Medicare Part A is hospital insurance. It helps cover inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care. Most people qualify for premium-free Part A based on their own or a spouse's work history.

This is general education, not personalized advice, and plan details change every year. For all of your options, contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at shiphelp.org.

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