Your Medicare Coverage
Find out what Medicare covers
Medicare doesn’t cover eye exams for eyeglasses or contact lenses...
Medicare doesn’t usually cover routine foot care...
Medicare doesn't cover incontinence supplies or adult diapers...
Medicare doesn't cover hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids...
Medicare doesn't cover massage therapy...
Medicare doesn't cover most dental services, procedures, and supplies...
Medicare doesn't cover cosmetic surgery unless it's needed because of accidental injury or to improve the function of a malformed body part. Medicare covers breast prostheses for breast reconstruction if you had a mastectomy because of breast cancer...
Medicare covers hospice care services at home when your doctor includes them in plan for palliative care (for comfort) for terminal illness...
Medicare Part B doesn’t cover common medical supplies like bandages and gauze. Medicare covers some supplies as durable medical equipment...
Generally, Medicare doesn't cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, following cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps pay for corrective lenses (one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames or one set of contact lenses)...
Explanation of inpatient religious, non-medical health care institution (RNHCI) care covered under Medicare based on certain conditions...
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- Talk to your doctor or other health care provider and ask if Medicare will cover the test, item, or service you need.
- Use this list to search by procedure code (CPT/HCPCS) if you’re a Medicare contractor, provider, or other health care industry professional.