Medicare Part A plays a critical role in covering inpatient care, which is essential for many cancer patients. This includes coverage for:
Inpatient hospital care - This covers room, meals, nursing services, and other hospital services and supplies. Skilled nursing facility care - For patients who need additional care after a hospital stay, Medicare Part A can cover skilled nursing care under specific conditions. Hospice care - For terminally ill cancer patients, Medicare Part A covers hospice care, including medications for symptom control and pain relief. Home health care - Limited home health care services are also covered if they are medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor.
