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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) screenings
Part B covers an EKG or ECG (as a one-time screening with a referral from your doctor as part of your "Welcome to Medicare" preventive visit and as a diagnostic test.)...
Macular degeneration tests & treatment
Part B covers certain diagnostic tests and treatment of eye disease/conditions for some people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...
Prosthetic devices
Part B covers prosthetic devices needed to replace a body part or function when a doctor or other health care provider enrolled in Medicare orders them...
Telehealth
Part B covers certain medical or health services (office visits, psychotherapy, consultations) by using an interactive 2-way telecommunications system with certain providers...
Clinical research studies
Medicare covers some clinical research studies, which test different types of medical care, like how well a cancer drug works...
Surgery
Medicare covers many medically necessary surgical procedures. For surgeries or procedures, it's difficult to know the exact costs in advance because no one knows exactly what services you'll need. If you're having surgery or a procedure, you can do some things in advance to figure…
Virtual check-ins
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers virtual check-ins with your doctor or certain other providers using audio or video communication technology like your phone or a computer, without going to the doctor's office...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) monoclonal antibody treatments & products
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments and products if you have COVID-19 symptoms...
Flu shots
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu shot (or vaccine) once per flu season...
Travel outside the U.S.
Medicare may pay for inpatient hospital, doctor or ambulance services you get when you travel outside the U.S. in rare cases...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine
If you’re 65 or older, you have a higher risk of getting sick from respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Vaccines are a safe way to protect yourself from serious complications and hospital visits. This flu season, it’s important to get your flu, COVID-19…
Kidney transplants (children)
Explanation of kidney transplants for children covered under Medicare Part A & Part B...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Shot
If you’re 65 or older, you have a higher risk of getting sick from respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Vaccines are a safe way to protect yourself from serious complications and hospital visits. This flu season, it’s important to get your flu…
Prescription drugs (outpatient)
Explanation of a limited number of outpatient prescription drugs that are covered under Medicare Part B...
Dialysis services & supplies
Explanation for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage of dialysis (kidney) services and supplies...
Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage
Part B covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that meet certain criteria prescribed for use in your home...
Sexually transmitted infection screenings & counseling
Explanation of Medicare’s coverage of sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic screening ultrasound once if you’re at risk. You’re considered at risk if you have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or you’re a man age 65-75 and have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your lifetime...
Outpatient medical & surgical services & supplies
Part B covers approved procedures, like X-rays, casts, stitches, or outpatient surgeries...
Fecal occult blood tests (screening)
Medicare covers screening fecal occult blood tests once every 12 months if you’re 50 or older, if you get a referral from your doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist...
Surgical dressing services
Explanation of medially necessary treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound covered under Medicare Part B...
HIV screenings
Part B covers HIV screenings for the virus leading to AIDS every 12 months or up to 3 times during pregnancy...
Mammograms
Part B covers a screening mammogram once every 12 months and a diagnostic mammogram when medically necessary...
Flexible sigmoidoscopy screenings
Medicare covers screening flexible sigmoidoscopies once every 48 months for most people 45 or older...
Ambulatory surgical centers
Part B covers the facility service fees related to approved surgical procedures provided in an ambulatory surgical center...
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