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Medicare Part A - Hospital care
Pays covered hospital care
What will it cost?
- Part A is premium-free for most people
- You may have copays and other out-of-pocket costs
- Part A costs
- Need help paying for Medicare?
What does it cover?
How can I enroll?
- You can enroll in Medicare online at the Social Security website (www.socialsecurity.gov).
Important: If you're within four months of turning age 65, contact your local Social Security office or SHIBA at 800-562-6900 for more information.
Updated 01/18/2013
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Need more help?
- Our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling.
- Call SHIBA at 800-562-6900 or
- Email us