Skilled Nursing

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February 13, 2026

Medicare and Long-Term Care: What Is and Isn't Covered

Understand what Medicare does and does not cover for long-term care, and explore alternatives for extended care needs.

Medicare Hospice Benefits: What End-of-Life Care Is Covered

Understand how Medicare Part A covers hospice care, including eligibility, the four levels of care, covered services, costs, and electing or revoking the benefit.

Medicare Outpatient Surgery and Observation Stays

Understand how Medicare covers outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgical centers, and observation stays, and why your hospital status affects costs.

Medicare Coverage for Inpatient Physical Rehab: What You Should Know

Find out how Medicare covers inpatient physical rehabilitation, including who qualifies, how long stays are covered, and what you will pay.

Medicare Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Coverage

Learn how Medicare covers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, including outpatient benefits and cost thresholds.

Does Medicare Cover Skilled Nursing Facility Care?

Learn how Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing facility stays, including the 3-day hospital rule, coinsurance costs, and how Medicare Advantage plans may differ.

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care?

Find out how Medicare covers home health care services, including skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aides, with no cost-sharing under Original Medicare.

Does Medicare Cover Knee and Hip Replacement?

Learn how Medicare covers knee and hip replacement surgery, including inpatient and outpatient options, rehab benefits, and expected out-of-pocket costs.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.