Medicare Part A is the hospital insurance component of original Medicare, the federal health insurance program designed for adults ages 65 and older and some younger people who have ...

Medicare Part A helps pay if a person requires hospital services. If you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years, you can qualify for Medicare Part A free of charge.

Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is one part of Original Medicare and covers many inpatient services. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is an alternative coverage option to Original Medicare ...

Medicare provides 12 months of maternity coverage, from diagnosis and prenatal checkups through delivery and postnatal care. This includes coverage under Original Medicare (parts A and B) for ...