There are no income limits for Medicare. There are medical requirements for the delivery of services, because an individual must have a medical need for those services. It helps pay for inpatient hospital care, inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and hospice. It's really about that simple in terms of coverage. In limited circumstances it will pay for skilled nursing-facility care.
Beneficiaries pay coinsurance for longer stays and for some care in a nursing home.
These premiums are deducted from Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Civil Service Retirement checks. Medicare also covers certain preventive services. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.