E. Part A Coverage (72–86)
72. What services does Medicare Part A cover?
73. What does Medicare consider hospice care, and how do I qualify for it?
74. My doctor and a hospice doctor certified my prognosis as [beneficiary's certified life expectancy], and I'm considering hospice — what will I pay?
75. What is respite care, and how many days can my caregiver get relief through hospice benefits?
76. What's the difference between being an inpatient and an outpatient in the hospital, and why does it matter for my costs?
77. I was told I'm under "observation status" at the hospital for more than 24 hours — what notice should I receive, and what are my rights?
78. What does Medicare cover for a skilled nursing facility stay, and what's required beforehand?
79. I was admitted to the hospital for [number of days admitted] days before moving to a skilled nursing facility — does my stay qualify for the 3-day rule?
80. My doctor participates in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) — does that affect the 3-day hospital stay requirement for skilled nursing care?
81. I disagree with my discharge from a skilled nursing facility because I don't think I'm ready — how do I appeal?
82. What home health services does Medicare Part A and Part B cover?
83. What does Medicare cover if I need care in a religious non-medical health care institution?
84. What are "lifetime reserve days," and how many do I have available?
85. I've already used [number of lifetime reserve days used] of my 60 lifetime reserve days — how many do I have left?
86. Does Medicare cover inpatient psychiatric hospital care, and are there any special limits?
Source: "Medicare & You 2027," the official U.S. government Medicare handbook (CMS), as provided by the user."
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