How does Part A work?How does Original Medicare work? Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care. Covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

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You qualify for Part A if you are 65 or older and you meet the citizenship and residency requirements. Get disability benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board for at least 25 months.