Medicare covers breast ultrasounds only when they are medically necessary and ordered by a doctor who accepts Medicare. To screen for breast cancer, Original Medicare covers one mammogram per year ...

Medicare doesn’t cover ASD treatment or therapy but may cover other relevant, medically necessary services. These may include general developmental or psychological evaluations, behavioral ...

With 12.2% of Americans struggling to walk or climb stairs, a stair lift can make a major difference ... Unfortunately, stair lifts aren't typically covered by Medicare. Medicare's Part B coverage ...

A new law limits what providers can charge Medicare supplement plans, meaning costs could be passed on to consumers. Supporters of the law said it protects patients and insurers.

A deductible is the amount you have to pay for your health care before your Medicare coverage kicks in. While the deductibles for Parts A and B are set by the government, the deductibles for Medicare ...

Medicare Part B does not cover Stelara, but Part D plans may provide coverage. Before 2023, Medicare Part B covered subcutaneous versions of Stelara if they were given by a doctor. However ...

Keep reading for more information on what Medicare covers for hospice care, the costs, and how long someone can expect coverage. Hospice coverage can vary according to a person’s unique situation.

You can also choose a new Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Coverage will begin in 2025. Here’s a rundown of what costs are now, in 2025, so you can be better ...

Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan G has the best coverage for new Medicare enrollees. Medicare Supplement Plan G is the most popular Medigap plan because it pays for almost all of the costs you're ...

Adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) are fully covered by Medicare when indicated, either through Medicare Part B or Medicare Part D. These include ...

Before the law, there was no out-of-pocket cap for Medicare's Part D, the section that covers prescription drugs, which left seniors at risk of "significant financial burdens," the AARP noted.