US Medical Term · insurance
Medicare Part A
Medicare Parte A
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Medicare Part A |
| Spanish (Español) | Medicare Parte A |
| Chinese (中文) | 医疗保险A部分 |
| Korean (한국어) | 메디케어 파트 A |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Medicare Phần A |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Medicare Part A |
| Portuguese (Português) | Medicare Parte A |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เมดิแคร์ส่วน A |
| Japanese (日本語) | メディケアパートA（入院保険） |
What it means
Medicare Part A is hospital insurance provided under the federal Medicare program. It covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health services. Most people qualify for premium-free Part A at age 65 if they or their spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. Part A has deductibles and benefit periods rather than out-of-pocket maximums. Coinsurance applies after extended inpatient stays.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Does Medicare Part A cover my upcoming inpatient hospital stay next month?
¿La Parte A de Medicare cubre mi próxima hospitalización el próximo mes?
My husband is 65 and qualifies for premium-free Medicare Part A through his work history.
Mi esposo tiene 65 años y califica para la Parte A de Medicare sin prima gracias a su historial laboral.
How many days in a skilled nursing facility does Medicare Part A cover each benefit period?
¿Cuántos días en una instalación de enfermería especializada cubre la Parte A de Medicare por período de beneficio?
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Related guide
→ US Guide: medicare basicsSources
Last reviewed: September 2026