What does Medicare Part A coverage include?

Medicare Part A coverage is designed primarily to cover inpatient care and certain types of skilled nursing facility care. This includes limited care in a skilled nursing facility following a hospital stay, which can help patients recover after acute illnesses or surgeries. Part A usually covers up to 100 days of care in a skilled nursing facility, but only if certain requirements are met, such as a qualifying hospital stay. However, the phrase "limited care" accurately reflects that there are restrictions, such as the need for prior hospitalization and specific conditions that must be satisfied for coverage.

The other options provided pertain to services that either fall under different parts of Medicare or are not covered by Part A. For instance, outpatient care with a primary care provider and outpatient medication prescriptions typically fall under Medicare Part B, while inpatient care itself is covered by Part A.