Which Medicare part covers inpatient services (hospitalizations)?

• A. Medicare Part A
• B. Medicare Part B
• C. Medicare Part C
• D. Medicare Part D

Answer: (A)

Inpatient hospital services are covered by Medicare Part A. This part provides hospital insurance, helping pay for the costs of staying in a hospital, as well as related inpatient care in skilled nursing facilities after a hospital stay, hospice, and some home health services. Part A typically involves a deductible for each benefit period and may require coinsurance after certain days of hospitalization.

The other parts cover different things: Part B handles outpatient services like doctor visits and preventive care; Part C (Medicare Advantage) offers an alternative through private plans that bundle Part A and Part B and often Part D; Part D covers prescription drugs. Since inpatient hospital care is specifically linked to Part A, that is the correct coverage.