Medicare Part A pays for hospice care: $0 for covered hospice care services You may pay a copayment of up to $5 for each prescription drug and other similar pain relief and symptom control products while youre at home 5% of the Medicare - approved amount for inpatient respite care Medicare Part A pays for Skilled Nursing Home Stays: Days 1 - 20 = $0 copayment Days 21 - 100 = $209.50 copayment each day Days 101 and beyond = you pay all costs Medicare Part A pays for qualified home health care: $0 for covered home health care services 20% of the Medicare - approved amount for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, and other equipment Medicare Part A