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Social Security Matters

Must I take Medicare Part A even if I have VA or Medicaid Coverage?

Dear Rusty: Does everyone need to sign up for Medicare part A, even if you are ex-military? Or only on Medicaid, regardless of whether you are eligible for Social Security or not? Also is there a cost for just part A? Signed: Confused Senior 

Dear Confused: FYI, there is no cost for Medicare Part A (inpatient hospitalization co…