Medicare A does not cover medical benefits for treatment in a skilled nursing facility beyond what duration?

Medicare Part A provides coverage for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care under specific conditions, including after a qualifying hospital stay. The key aspect of this coverage is that it is limited to a maximum of 100 days per benefit period. This means that if an individual requires skilled nursing care, Medicare will cover the first 20 days fully, and from days 21 to 100, there is a copayment required. After 100 days, Medicare will no longer cover care in a skilled nursing facility, making this duration a crucial aspect of Medicare coverage that beneficiaries need to understand.

Understanding this limit is important for planning medical care and managing costs effectively. Beneficiaries should be aware of this cap to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses for extended stays in skilled nursing facilities beyond the covered duration.