Prescription drug coverage (Parts A, B, and D)

…drugs may be covered by Part D. Part B covers most drugs administered by your provider or at a dialysis facility, but the provider or facility must buy and supply…

Medicare Part A-covered services

…admission to the SNF, and need skilled nursing or therapy services. Home health care: Medicare covers services in your home if you are homebound and need skilled care. You are…

Eligibility for DME coverage

Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare covers your durable medical equipment (DME) if you meet the following two conditions: Your primary care provider (PCP) must…

Medicare Advantage eligibility for people with ESRD

…when you use in-network providers and facilities. Before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan, make sure your providers, including your dialysis facility, are in network. Ask your current providers which…

Part B costs

…for some preventive services. Back The above chart includes common services and items covered by Medicare. It is not a complete list. Medicare does not cover all health care services….

Part D coverage in nursing homes

…your prescription drug coverage may be affected. Specifically, different rules apply as to when you can switch plans and how you access drugs. Note: During a Part A-covered nursing home…

Respite care

…may be able to connect you with services in your area. Adult day service organizations (also known as adult day care) generally offer supervision and meals during the day. Respite…

Introduction to health insurance

…pay for your health services. After you have met the deductible, you and your insurance company typically share the cost of covered health services. Your insurance pays most of the…

Introduction to Medicare

…your Medicare Advantage Plan card when you get services. No matter how you get your Medicare health benefits, only give your Medicare number to your doctors and health care providers….

Filling gaps in Medicare coverage and getting help with Medicare costs

…Advantage Plans may require that you see health care providers in their network, and/or that you get a referral from your doctor before seeing specialists. Some private health plans offer…