How many days of skilled nursing facility care are fully covered under Part A at the start of a benefit period?

How many days of skilled nursing facility care are fully covered under Part A at the start of a benefit period?

• A. 60 days
• B. 100 days
• C. 20 days
• D. 30 days

Answer: (C)

Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care per benefit period, but the first 20 days within that period are fully covered with no daily coinsurance. From day 21 through day 100 there is a daily coinsurance, and after day 100 the coverage ends. So, at the start of a benefit period, there are 20 days that are fully covered.

Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care per benefit period, but the first 20 days within that period are fully covered with no daily coinsurance. From day 21 through day 100 there is a daily coinsurance, and after day 100 the coverage ends. So, at the start of a benefit period, there are 20 days that are fully covered.