Funeral or bereavement expenses are not considered medical expenses. As a result, Medicare does not cover the cost of a funeral for Medicare beneficiaries. And, if the beneficiary was enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Medical Savings Account (MSA) plan, the savings account cannot be used to pay … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Funeral Expenses?
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