Your Medicare Coverage

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Flu shots

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu shot (or vaccine) once per flu season...

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

Part B covers a diabetes prevention program once if you meet certain conditions...

Counseling to prevent tobacco use & tobacco-caused disease

Medicare covers up to 8 face-to-face visits in a 12-month period. Medicare covers all people with Medicare who use tobacco...

Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage

Part B covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that meet certain criteria prescribed for use in your home...

Flexible sigmoidoscopy (screening)

Medicare covers screening flexible sigmoidoscopies once every 48 months for most people 45 or older...

Sleep studies

Part B covers Type I, II, III, and IV sleep tests and devices if you have clinical signs and symptoms of sleep apnea...

Urgently needed care

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers urgently needed care to treat a sudden illness or injury that isn't a medical emergency...

Colonoscopies (screening)

Medicare covers screening colonoscopies once every 24 months if you’re at high risk for colorectal cancer...

Foot care (for diabetes)

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a foot exam every 6 months as long as you haven't seen a foot care professional for another reason between visits...

Surgical dressing services

Explanation of medially necessary treatment of a surgical or surgically treated wound covered under Medicare Part B...

Hepatitis B shots

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Hepatitis B shots for people with Medicare at medium or high risk for Hepatitis B...

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) screenings

Part B covers HIV screenings for the virus leading to AIDS every 12 months or up to 3 times during pregnancy...

Ambulatory surgical centers

Part B covers the facility service fees related to approved surgical procedures provided in an ambulatory surgical center...

Fecal occult blood tests (screening)

Medicare covers fecal occult blood screening tests once every 12 months if you’re 50 or older, if you get a written referral from your doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist...

Diabetes self-management training

Part B covers outpatient diabetes self-management training focused on diet, activity, monitoring blood sugar, drugs, and reducing risks...

Enteral & parenteral nutrition (nutrients, supplies & equipment)

Part B covers enteral nutrition supplies and equipment (feeding pump)...

Eye exams (for diabetes)

Explanation of Medicare Part B's coverage of a yearly eye exam for diabetic retinopathy...

Pancreas transplants

Explanation of pancreas transplants for adults covered under Medicare...

Cervical & vaginal cancer screenings

Part B covers Pap tests and pelvic exams to check for cervical and vaginal cancer and a clinical breast exam to check for breast cancer...

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)...

Gym memberships & fitness programs

Original Medicare doesn't cover gym memberships or fitness programs like Silver Sneakers. Check with your Medicare health plan or Medicare supplement (Medigap) plan to see if gym memberships or fitness programs are part of extra coverage that it may offer...

Glucose control solutions

Part B covers some diabetic test supplies, including glucose control solutions as a supply used with durable medical equipment...

Organ transplants

Part B covers certain organ transplants. Transplants under certain conditions are available at Medicare-certified facilities under Part A...

Foot care

Part B covers medically necessary podiatrist services to treat foot injuries or diseases (like hammer toes, bunion deformities, heel spurs)...

Eyeglasses & contact lenses

Generally, Medicare doesn't cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, following cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps pay for corrective lenses (one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames or one set of contact lenses)...

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