108 Medicare Terms Defined

Medicare Glossary

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H

Home Health Care

Part A

A range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury, including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social services. Medicare Part A and/or Part B cover home health care if you meet certain conditions.

I

Inpatient Care

Part A

Care you receive when you are formally admitted to a hospital. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital care after you meet your deductible. Being in a hospital as an inpatient is different from outpatient observation status, which is covered under Part B.

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