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Does Medicare Cover Annual Physicals?
Medicare is a vital healthcare program, but there's often confusion about what it covers.
Many people wonder whether Medicare covers annual physicals. In this article, we'll clarify the difference between an annual wellness visit and a full physical exam, … [Read more...] about Understanding Medicare Coverage for Annual Physicals
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Does Medicare Cover In Home Caregivers?
If you're homebound, Medicare covers approved in-home medical services. But, it doesn't cover daily living activities such as cooking and bathing.
Medicare will not cover in-home care unless it is part of a doctor-ordered treatment program. Thankfully … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover In-Home Care?
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Does Medicare Part A Cover Emergency Room Visits?
If you are admitted to the hospital after a visit to the emergency room, it's covered by Medicare Part A. Otherwise, it's covered by Part B.
In this article, we'll help you gain a better understanding of exactly how Original Medicare covers … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Emergency Room Visits?
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Does Medicare Cover Blood Pressure Monitors?
If you have abnormal blood pressure, and your doctor prescribes a blood pressure monitor for home use, Medicare will cover it.
In this article, we'll examine when and how Medicare covers in-home blood pressure monitoring equipment.
Why … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Pay for Blood Pressure Monitors at Home?
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Does Medicare Cover Lapiplasty Bunion Surgery?
Medicare covers Lapiplasty and other bunionectomy procedures, when medically necessary, typically in an outpatient setting. Prior to surgical treatment, your doctor is likely to give you a prescription for bunion inserts, pads, or toe … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Bunion Surgery?
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Will Medicare Pay for a Knee Scooter
Medicare does not cover knee scooters. However, it does cover crutches and wheelchairs, which provide mobility for the same injuries as a knee scooter.
In this article, we'll explain why Medicare doesn't cover knee scooters but does cover wheelchairs and … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Knee Scooters?
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Does Medicare Cover Bloodwork?
Medicare covers blood tests and other common lab tests and diagnostics needed to keep you healthy or diagnose a symptom. This includes bloodwork to test for hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), triglycerides, cholesterol, lipids, and most preventive … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Blood Tests?
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Does Medicare Cover TMJ Treatment?
Medicare covers TMJ treatment, including jaw surgery, if it's medically necessary. Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that is medically necessary when you have jawbone irregularities that affect your daily life functions.
If you have orthognathic surgery as an … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Jaw Surgery?
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Does Medicare Cover Hospital Beds?
If your condition requires it, a hospital bed can be prescribed and Medicare will cover it. It is durable medical equipment that's covered under Part B.
In this article, we'll go over some situations to help explain when and how Medicare will cover a hospital … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover a Hospital Bed?
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Original Medicare does not cover expenses related to assisted living. This includes memory care services, which is common in the case of Alzheimer’s disease.
So, how do people pay for assisted living costs? In most cases, they do it with the assistance of Medicaid and other financial aid … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living?
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Quality sleep is an essential part of your health. If you aren't getting good sleep, a potential cause can be sleep apnea, which can interfere with your ability to breathe properly while you sleep. To treat this, your doctor may prescribe a CPAP machine.
If you have Medicare, you might be … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover CPAP Machines?
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If you have a family history of colon cancer, you might be concerned with getting preventive care to catch any early signs. In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain how Medicare covers preventive care services, like colonoscopies, to detect colon cancer.
What Is A Colonoscopy?
A … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopy?
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A dermatologist can diagnose and treat skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors of the skin. And that’s important because more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined.
Dermatologists can also manage cosmetic disorders of the skin. This includes … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Dermatology?
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When your hip joint is damaged or worn, you may need hip replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for a hip replacement. However, hip joint damage can also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a hip fracture, and other conditions.
In this MedicareWire article, we'll examine how … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Hip Replacement Surgery?
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If you have Medicare and you are one of the millions of people that require a wheelchair to get around, you might be wondering if Medicare will pay for an electric wheelchair or a mobility scooter? The answer is yes, but there are limits and conditions.
In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Electric Wheelchairs?
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