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Part A helps pay for services in Medicare-certified
hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice, and some home
healthcare agencies. Most people do not have to pay an enrollment
fee for Part A if they meet the qualifications
You can get Part A at age 65 without having to pay premiums if:
1.
You are already receiving retirement benefits from Social Security
or the Railroad Retirement Board.
2.
You are eligible to receive Social Security or Railroad benefits but
have not yet filed for them.
3.
You or your spouse had Medicare-covered government employment.
If you are under 65, you can get Part A without having to pay
premiums if:
1.
You have received Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board
disability benefit for 24 months.
2.
You are a kidney dialysis or kidney transplant patient (after 28
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