FAQ Friday: How to enroll in Medicare Part A and what it covers

MedicareBob

Enrolling in Medicare Part A depends on if you’re drawing your social security income. If you are drawing your social security income then you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A. If you are not drawing your social security income; you can register for Medicare Part A in 3 ways: 1. Call the Social Security Office 2. Go to their website 3. Go to your local Social Security Office Medicare Part A is your “room and board” or Hospital coverage because, for the most part, Medicare Part A is going to cover you while you’re in the hospital and it’s going to cover your room and board charges. If you are hospitalized and it’s an inpatient stay, you’re going to use your Medicare Part A benefit. Medicare Part A does not pay for all of your medical bills while you are in the hospital. Part A comes with a $1,340.00 deductible for 2018. You will have to pay the first $1,340.00. That will cover you for 60 days; after that you will have a per day charge while you’re in the hospital.