Related Terms. Facility where a crude or semi-finished substance (such as metal, oil, or sugar) is converted (refined) into a finished or higher grade product, usually through distillation or electrolysis.
What is Medicare Part A? Medicare Part A is hospital insurance provided by Medicare through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Part A coverage includes (but may not be limited to) inpatient care in hospitals, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and critical access hospitals.
Part A, which is hospital insurance; Part B, medical insurance; Part C, Medicare Advantage Plans; and finally Part D, which provides Prescription Drug Coverage. Everyone eligible for Medicare who signs up for the insurance receives Part A coverage for hospital costs.