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Rural Health Clinic services

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a broad range of outpatient primary care and preventive services in Rural Health Clinics

  • Covered by Part B
  • You pay nothing for most preventive services (other costs may apply)

Description

Rural Health Clinics are located in non-urbanized areas. These clinics offer outpatient primary care and preventive health services to people in medically underserved or shortage areas.

Costs

  • You pay nothing for most preventive services.
  • After you meet the Part B deductible , you generally pay 20% of the charges.

Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.

Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.

Specific amounts you could owe depend on:

  • Other insurance you may have

  • How much your doctor charges

  • If your doctor accepts assignment

  • The type of facility

  • Where you get your test, item, or service