Medicare Part a
/ˈmɛdɪˌkɛr pɑrt eɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal health insurance program providing hospital insurance benefits to eligible individuals, primarily those aged 65 or older.
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays and some skilled nursing care.
Forms
- medicare part a
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Commentary
Medicare Part A specifically refers to hospital insurance under the broader Medicare program; it is crucial in legal contexts involving healthcare coverage eligibility and benefits.
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