A 70-year-old person who has Medicare Part A only is discussing the cost of health care with a nurse. The nurse understands that Medicare Part A covers the cost of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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Medicare Part A covers the cost of acute hospitalization semiprivate rooms and any necessary medical services and supplies, which include intensive care unit costs. It covers the costs of skilled rehabilitative nursing care in a health care facility. The first 20 days are covered at 100%, days 21 to 100 with a daily co-pay of over $10, and there is no coverage after 100 days. Diabetic testing supplies are covered under Medicare Part B and prescription medications are covered under Medicare Part D.

A 70-Year-Old Person Who Has Medicare Part a Only Is