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Dates of qualifying stay on the Form 3619, is that the 3 midnight or longer hospital stay or the first 20 Medicare Part A days of full Medicare coverage?

April 26, 2017dates form hospital longer Midnight Qualifying stay

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Dates of qualifying stay on the Form 3619, is that the 3 midnight or longer hospital stay or the first 20 Medicare Part A days of full Medicare coverage?

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The Dates of Qualifying Stay should reflect the 20 days of full Medicare. In order for a recipient to qualify for a Medicare stay, a hospital stay is required. It is in the completion of the 20 days of full Medicare that qualifies the recipient for Medicare co-insurance.