Medicare Part A coverage is limited in that a long-term care resident must first qualify with a minimum of a _____ hospital stay.

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Medicare Part A requires a minimum of a 3-day hospital stay before it will cover a subsequent stay in a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation or certain other types of care. This is to ensure that the care needed is of a level that cannot be provided at home or in an outpatient setting.

Medicare Part a Coverage Is Limited in That a Long-Term