Question

Medicare Part A would provide coverage for all of the following except:

a) Hospital care
b) Skilled nursing care
c) Prescription drugs
d) Hospice care

Answer 1

Medicare Part A does not provide coverage for prescription drugs; this is covered under Medicare Part D. Part A does cover hospital care, skilled nursing care, and hospice care.

Step-by-step explanation:

The coverage provided by Medicare Part A includes hospital care, skilled nursing care, and hospice care. However, Part A does not cover prescription drugs; this benefit is typically offered under Medicare Part D, which was established in 2003 to help the elderly pay for prescription medication. Before the introduction of Medicare Part D, the lack of prescription drug coverage was a significant gap in Medicare coverage. Today, while Medicare Part A covers many hospital-related services, individuals are responsible for deductibles and copayments, and there are no limits on the total costs they can incur.