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Medicare Part B covers diagnostic hearing and balance tests if your doctor or other health care provider orders them. It does not cover routine hearing exams. However, many Medicare Advantage plans cover routine hearing exams as an additional benefit.
What Are Hearing Tests?
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Medicare Part B covers an annual glaucoma test if you are at high risk, so be sure to discuss your risk factors with your doctor during your annual wellness exam. Medicare Part B also covers glaucoma medications and treatments, including eye drops, certain laser treatments, and eye … [Read more...]
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Bone density tests are used the measure the amount of calcium and other trace minerals in your bones with x-rays. The results of these will help your doctor determine if you are at risk of a bone fracture due to an underlying condition. Read on to learn more about how Medicare covers this important … [Read more...]
by Ethan Bynon, — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics.... by Andrew Bynon
Most of us need corrective lenses to see clearly as we age and both eyeglasses and contact lenses can be expensive. Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of glasses or contact lenses for most people. However, in one specific instance, they are covered. Read on to learn more.
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by Ethan Bynon, — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics.... by Andrew Bynon
As people grow older, it’s common for them to suffer from vision-related problems. With Original Medicare, you have coverage for all of the routine checkups and preventative care you need. But what about your eyes? If you are wondering if your medicare benefits cover visits to the eye doctor, you … [Read more...]
by Ethan Bynon, — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics.... by Andrew Bynon
Medicare covers many common laboratory tests and diagnostics needed to keep you healthy or diagnose a symptom. This includes many blood tests for things like hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), triglycerides, cholesterol, lipids, and most preventive care lab tests. In … [Read more...]
by Ethan Bynon, — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics.... by Andrew Bynon
The National Eye Institute reports the risk of suffering from cataracts increases significantly after the age of 40. For this reason, the number of cataract cases in the United States has increased 20% from 2000 to 2010. What’s astounding is that by 2050, it is estimated that there will be double … [Read more...]
by Ethan Bynon, — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics.... by Andrew Bynon
Medicare covers eye surgery when it is medically necessary. The most common examples of this are glaucoma surgery and cataract surgery, which are conditions that will permanently damage your eyesight without treatment. Medicare, like most health insurances, will not cover unnecessary and elective … [Read more...]
by Ethan Bynon, — fact checkedA qualified researcher has reviewed the content on this page to ensure it is factually accurate, meets current industry standards, and helps readers achieve a better understanding of Medicare health insurance and Medicare coverage topics.... by Andrew Bynon
If you have a medical emergency, Medicare covers transportation to the nearest Medicare-approved facility to care. However, it gets tricky when trying to determine what is and what isn't an emergency.
If you broke your arm, for instance, an ambulance trip may not be covered by Medicare because … [Read more...]
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Medicare covers counseling and other mental health services provided by a licensed and certified mental health professional. This includes counseling during inpatient care, such as substance abuse counseling during a period of inpatient treatment. However, Medicare does not cover pastoral … [Read more...]
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In most cases, braces and other orthodontic care are not covered by Medicare. However, if an accident or disease requires a medically necessary restoration procedure by an orthodontist, Medicare will cover it. Read on to learn more about how Medicare covers braces.
What Are Braces?
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Although most of us are age 65 and over when we get our Medicare benefits, there are over 9 million people under the age of 65 with Medicare. For many of these 9 million people, birth control is still a valid concern. If you need coverage for birth control pills, Medicare Part D and Medicare … [Read more...]
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If you’ve recently injured your back or are struggling with chronic pain, you might find it helpful to go to a chiropractor and receive spinal adjustments. This procedure is useful, but sessions can add up if you’re paying out of pocket.
When you’re on Medicare, individual chiropractic costs are … [Read more...]
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Medicare covers breast reduction surgery when it is medically necessary, such as for reducing pain or post-surgery reconstruction. Medicare does not cover breast reductions for cosmetic purposes.
What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?
A reduction mammaplasty, also known as breast reduction surgery, … [Read more...]
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Medicare covers bariatric surgery for beneficiaries diagnosed with morbid obesity. Weight loss surgery is considered when a person's obesity has been detrimental to their health and all other forms of weight management have been ineffective.
What Is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is … [Read more...]
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