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Urgently needed care

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers urgently needed care

  • Covered by Part B

  • After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply)

Description

Urgently needed care is used to treat a sudden illness or injury that isn’t a medical emergency and/or life threatening.

Costs

After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for your doctor or other health care provider's services. In a hospital outpatient setting , you also pay a copayment .