Your Medicare Coverage

Dialysis services & supplies

Explanation for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage of dialysis (kidney) services and supplies...

Dialysis (children)

Explanation for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B coverage of dialysis treatment for your child...

"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…

Kidney transplants (children)

Explanation of kidney transplants for children covered under Medicare Part A & Part B...

Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage

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

Clinical research studies

Medicare covers some clinical research studies, which test different types of medical care, like how well a cancer drug works...

Eye exams (for diabetes)

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

Bone mass measurements

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers bone mass measurement (bone density) tests (like a dexa scan), which help to see if you're at risk to broken bones, once every 24 months (more often if medically necessary) for people who meet the criteria below...

Kidney disease education

Medicare covers up to 6 kidney disease education sessions by a qualified provider to help delay dialysis/prevent disease complications...

Diabetes self-management training

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

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound once in your lifetime 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 between 65-75 and have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your…

Cardiovascular risk assessment & management services

If you haven’t been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) may cover a cardiovascular risk assessment if your doctor or other health care provider determines you’re at risk for developing the disease. ...

Eye exams (routine)

Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses...

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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...

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)...

Hepatitis B shots

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

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...

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.)...

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...

Chiropractic services

Part B covers medically necessary manual spine manipulation provided by chiropractors or other qualified providers to correct a subluxation...

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

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

Organ transplants

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

Prescription drugs (outpatient)

Explanation of a limited number of outpatient prescription drugs that are covered under Medicare Part B...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection screenings

Medicare covers Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection screenings if you’re at high risk or pregnant. ...