As we age most of us need eye care, dental work, foot care, hearing aids, and additional medical care, but Medicare generally won’t pay for any of these health services. And if you need extensive long-term care, Medicare only covers you for a limited amount of time and under very specific circumstances. Here’s a look at some of the most common medical services Medicare doesn’t cover that MedicareWire thinks you should know about. 1. Dental Care Medicare doesn’t pay for routine dental care, including cleanings and fillings. Dentures, implants and other types of dental devices aren’t covered either. Medicare Part A does pay for certain dental services received if you are hospitalized, but only if the services are medically necessary. For your routine dental care needs, you’ll need to buy a dental plan or enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan with dental coverage. You can find and compare dental plans for seniors here. 2. Hearing Aids Most people find it challenging to hear clearly as they … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?
Years ago I worked in a very high stress job that caused me to have severe headaches. However, the job came with a very unusual perk; We had a full-time acupuncturist on staff. Once a week I had a thirty minute session with Victor for treatments, including massage therapy, acupuncture, acupressure and electro-acupuncture. He helped me with a myriad of maladies, from sinus problems to an old knee injury, not to mention my stress induced headaches and muscle tension. Will Medicare Pay For Acupuncture Treatments? The short answer is no. Original Medicare does not cover acupuncture and related treatments. It's not covered by Medicare Supplement policies, either. However, a growing number of Medicare Advantage plans do cover acupuncture treatments, including some Medicare Advantage plans by UnitedHealthcare. What Is Acupuncture? [inpostad]Acupuncture is basically any kind of stimulation of specific acupoints along the skin of the body. It most often involves various methods such as … [Read more...]