How much does Medicare pay for rehab in a nursing home?
Short answer: Per Medicare.gov (November 2026): days 1–20 cost $0 per day after the Part A deductible ($1,736), days 21–100 cost $217 per day, and after day 100 you pay all costs.
Details
You don't pay the deductible again if you already paid it for a hospital stay in the same benefit period. Medicare Advantage plans may charge copays in the first 20 days, so check your plan. Coverage is limited to 100 days per benefit period (Medicare.gov). Amounts change each year.
General information, not medical, legal or financial advice. Rules and amounts change; confirm with the official source.
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