Which service is covered under Medicare Part A?

Medicare Part A primarily covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health services. Home health services, which can include intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, and other rehabilitative therapies, fall under this coverage when they are prescribed by a physician and necessary for recovery from an illness or injury.

While other options may appear relevant to healthcare needs, they do not fall under the scope of what Medicare Part A typically covers. For instance, long-term nursing home care usually requires custodial care, which is generally not covered by Part A; preventive health services, which include routine screenings and vaccinations, are covered under Medicare Part B; and durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and oxygen equipment, is also part of Medicare Part B rather than Part A. Thus, home health services are correctly identified as covered by Medicare Part A due to their status in assisting with recovery and rehabilitation.