You don't have to go
where you're referred.
Federal law gives every Medicare beneficiary the right to choose any qualified, enrolled provider. At discharge, hospitals must offer you a choice — not just the one they partner with. This tool surfaces public CMS data so that choice is easier to understand.
- Inpatient hospital stays Part A
- Skilled nursing rehab — up to 100 days * Part A
- Inpatient rehabilitation Part A
- Long-term acute care Part A
- Home health † Part A / B
- Hospice ‡ Part A
- Dialysis for ESRD at any age Part B
- Durable medical equipment § Part B
* Requires a qualifying inpatient hospital stay. Medicare covers skilled care, not long-term custodial care.
† Requires homebound status and intermittent skilled care from a Medicare-certified agency.
‡ Requires physician certification of terminal illness with a 6-month prognosis.
§ DME coverage requires Medicare-enrolled suppliers and medical necessity.
- Long-term custodial nursing home care
- Assisted living room and board
- 24-hour home care
- Homemaker or personal-care-only services
- Most dental, vision, and hearing care
- Routine eyeglasses and hearing aids
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program. Eligibility rules, covered services, and waiver programs vary widely by state.
Common roles include long-term nursing home care, HCBS waivers, personal care, and Medicare premium assistance.
Find your state's Medicaid program Medicare Savings Programs