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.
Medicare Part A is free for most people. If you're 65 or over and eligible for Social Security, Railroad Retirement or civil service retirement, or dependents or survivors benefits, you're also eligible for Medicare Part A without paying any premium.