Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A is at No Additional Premiums based on employment for at least 10 years.
What's Covered by Medicare Part A?
Medicare Part A is for inpatient hospital care, hospice, Medicare Part A covers a large variety of medical services that are considered necessary to treat a disease or condition. We like to think of Medicare Part A as hospital insurance, some skilled nursing facilities, and some health
care in other facilities.
How much does Medicare Part A Cost?
Most people qualify for Medicare Part A without any cost. You or your spouse must have paid Medicare taxes while working to qualify for Part A at no cost. Some people, who haven’t been in the country long enough or haven’t worked enough in the USA may qualify for Part A but must pay a premium for it.
If you have to buy Part A it will cost up to $458 per month.
Once you turn 65 you become Eligible for Medicare Part A if you:
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-Are already getting retirement benefits from Social Security.
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-Are eligible for Social Security but have not filed for them.
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-You or your spouse had Medicare-covered government employment.
You can still qualify for Medicare Part A if you are under the age of 65 if you:
-Have been receiving Social Security benefits for 2 years.
-On Disability.
-Have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and meet certain requirements.