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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…
Tdap shots
Medicare coverage for a shot (or vaccine) to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)...
Shingles shots
coverage information for shingles shot (vaccine)...
Prescription drugs (outpatient)
Explanation of a limited number of outpatient prescription drugs that are covered under Medicare Part B...
"Welcome to Medicare" preventive visit
Medicare covers a "Welcome to Medicare" preventive visit with your primary care doctor. You can get the "Welcome to Medicare" introductory visit only within the first 12 months you have Part B. Read about what to expect during your "Welcome to Medicare" preventive…
Pneumococcal shots
Part B covers 2 different pneumococcal shots. Part B covers the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it’s given at least one year after the first shot...
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…
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...
Opioid Use Disorder treatment services
Medicare covers Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment services for people with Medicare when you get them from a doctor or other health care provider, or through a more comprehensive Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)...
Flu shots
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu shot (or vaccine) once per flu season...
Pain management
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers these services that may help you manage your pain and related issues:Acupuncture for chronic low back painAlcohol misuse screenings & counselingBehavioral health integration servicesChiropractic servicesChronic pain management and treatment…
Inpatient hospital care
Explanation for Medicare Part A coverage of inpatient hospital care...
Religious nonmedical health care institution items & services
Explanation of inpatient religious, non-medical health care institution (RNHCI) care covered under Medicare based on certain conditions...
Preventive & screening services
Part B covers many preventive services...
Outpatient hospital services
Explanation of Medicare Part B coverage for medically-necessary outpatient hospital services...
Advance care planning
Part B covers voluntary advance care planning as part of your yearly “Wellness” visit. Medicare may also cover this service as part of your medical treatment...
Pressure-reducing support surfaces
Part B covers pressure-reducing support surfaces as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home.If you live in certain states, you may have to get prior approval for 5 types of pressure-reducing support surfaces...
Long-term care hospital services
Explanation of long-term hospital care for Medicare part A participants with more than one serious condition...
Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage
Part B covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that meet certain criteria prescribed for use in your home...
Continuous glucose monitors
Medicare covers therapeutic continuous glucose monitors and related supplies instead of blood sugar monitors...
Yearly "Wellness" visits
If you’ve had Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get a yearly “Wellness” visit once every 12 months...
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...
Commode chairs
Part B covers commode chairs (portable toilet and seat) ordered by a doctor and for use in your home if you can’t use a regular toilet...
Cognitive assessment & care plan services
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a separate visit with a doctor or health care provider to fully review your cognitive function, establish or confirm a diagnosis like dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and develop a care plan. Your health care provider might also give you a cognitive…
Nursing home care
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) may cover care in a certified skilled nursing facility (SNF). It must be medically necessary for you to have skilled nursing care (like changing sterile dressings).Medicare doesn't cover custodial care if it's the only care you need. Most nursing…
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