Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing facility (SNF) care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare covers up to 100 days per benefit period. Days 1-20: $0 copay. Days 21-100: $209.50/day copay (2026). After 100 days: Medicare does not cover SNF care.
Key Points
- Medicare covers SNF care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay
- Days 1-20: $0 copay
- Days 21-100: $209.50/day copay (2026)
- After 100 days: Medicare does not cover SNF care
- Medicare Supplement Plan G covers the SNF coinsurance (days 21-100)