What are the main differences between Medicare Part A and Part B?

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Medicare Parts A and B separate hospital vs. medical coverage. Part A is hospital insurance, covering inpatient hospital stays as well as related services like some skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and home health in certain cases. Part B is medical insurance, covering outpatient services, physician services, preventive services, and durable medical equipment. The option that states Part A covers inpatient/hospital care and Part B covers outpatient services, physician services, preventive services, and equipment accurately reflects these differences. The other statements mix up what each part covers or how they’re funded, such as claiming Part A covers outpatient care or that Part A is funded by general revenues and Part B by payroll taxes.