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Does Medicare Cover Jaw Surgery?

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Jaw surgeries are indeed covered by Medicare, as are all medically necessary surgeries. With that said, your out-of-pocket costs after Medicare pays its share can still be significant, especially if your surgery requires a stay in the hospital. In this MedicareWire article, however, we'll help you … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Jaw Surgery?

Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopy?

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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.

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Does Medicare Cover Dermatology?

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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?

Does Medicare Cover Hip Replacement Surgery?

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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?

Does Medicare Cover Electric Wheelchairs?

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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.

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Does Medicare Cover Hospital Beds?

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Hospital beds are not just for hospital patients. They are available for home use as well. However, a hospital bed is a big medical expense. Thankfully, a hospital bed can be prescribed if your condition requires it, and Medicare will cover it.

In this MedicareWire article, we'll go over some … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Hospital Beds?

Does Medicare Cover Dialysis?

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When your kidneys stop functioning properly, your body progresses into End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). In most cases, the treatment is dialysis to artificially clean your blood.

In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain how Medicare covers kidney dialysis and other ESRD treatments and who is … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Dialysis?

Does Medicare Cover Blood Pressure Monitors?

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If you suffer from abnormal blood pressure, your doctor may suggest that you regularly track your blood pressure with a device called a blood pressure monitor. If you're on Medicare, you might be wondering if a blood pressure monitor is covered. In this MedicareWire article, we'll examine when and … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Blood Pressure Monitors?

Does Medicare Cover Fertility Treatments?

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Fertility issues are not an issue for most Medicare beneficiaries. By the age of 65, most of us have either already had kids or didn't want a family. However, Medicare is not just for seniors.

Over nine million people receive Medicare through Social Security and can do so as early as age 18. If … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Fertility Treatments?

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?

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If you’re covered by Medicare and have an illness or injury that requires physical therapy, you may wonder, “what does Medicare cover?” More specifically, you’ll likely want to know "does Medicare cover physical therapy?"

In this MedicareWire article, we will look at how Medicare covers physical … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?