Does Medicare Cover Fertility Treatments?

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2 responses to “Does Medicare Cover Fertility Treatments?”

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   May 2, 2016

   Joe ‘Gravy’ Graves

   Ok… if you’ve read my other posts, you know I type with a smile, cracking jokes, and I DON’T give the canned answers that so many give… When I read this, I said out loud, “What the H$!! does a senior need fertility treatments for??”.

   Then it hit me…. MAYBE this person is under 65, drawing Disability, and has Medicare. I would ask the system, What is “reasonable and necessary” about a person on disability getting fertility treatments?” With the Rx NOT being covered, the overall “cost” will be largely shouldered by the patient. Questions? Reach out. – gravy.
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   September 1, 2013

   Peggy Mace

   Reasonable and necessary tests and treatments for fertility are covered by Medicare, when fertility would be expected. Obviously, those on Medicare who would use this benefit are those who receive Medicare due to being disabled 2+ years, as those going on Medicare at age 65 would not be expected to become fertile. However, Medicare Part D does not cover drugs that promote fertility.