Your Medicare Coverage
Is my test, item, or service covered?
Urgently needed care
How often is it covered?
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers urgently needed care to treat a sudden illness or injury that isn't a medical emergency.
Who's eligible?
All people with Medicare are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for the doctor or other health care provider's services, and the Part B deductible applies. In a hospital outpatient setting, you also pay the hospital a copayment.