Insurance under the Medicare program that helps pay for inpatient care in hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities. Most people do not pay a premium for this insurance. Also called Medicare Part A.
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- How Original Medicare works | Medicare.gov
You generally pay a set amount for your health care (deductible) before Medicare   pays its share. Then, Medicare pays its share, and you pay your share ...
  
- Medicare
Sep 25, 2012 ... Most people age 65 or older who are citizens or permanent residents of the   United States are eligible for free Medicare hospital insurance (Part ...
  
- Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund Projected to Be Solvent ...
Aug 5, 2010 ... The Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund is projected to remain solvent   until 2029, 12 years longer than reported in 2009 thanks to the ...
  
- Medicare Hospital Insurance: Definition from Answers.com
Also referred to as Medicare Part A. Amonthly premium is not required in order to   receive this coverage if the worker or spouse is entitled to benefits.
  
- Medicare Tax and the Unearned Income Medicare Contribution Tax
The medicare hospital insurance tax is paid half by employees through payroll   deductions and half by the employer. Accordingly, employees pay a Medicare tax ...
  
- What is Medicare Part A, Coverage, Premium, Enrollment, Eligibility ...
Original Medicare consists of two parts: Medicare hospital insurance (Part A) and   Medicare medical insurance (Part B). Part A helps cover Medicare inpatient ...
  
- Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax - Glossary | HealthCare.gov
Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: A tax under the Federal Insurance   Contributions Act (FICA) that is a United States payroll tax imposed by the   Federal ...
  
- Who can get Medicare? Hospital insurance (Part A)
eligible for free Medicare hospital insurance (Part A). You are eligible at age 65 if:   • You receive or are eligible to receive Social Security benefits; or ...