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 beneficiaryA person who has health care insurance through the Medicare or Medicaid programs. was enrolled in a Medicare AdvantageMedicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, are health plans from private insurance companies that are available to people eligible for Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B). Medical Savings Account (MSA) plan, the savings account cannot be used to pay … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Cover Funeral Expenses?
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