How Much Does Medicare Part B Cover?

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2 responses to “How Much Does Medicare Part B Cover?”

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   May 24, 2013

   Peggy Mace

   Medicare Part B covers services and supplies that are needed to prevent or treat diseases or health conditions. While Medicare Part A generally covers time spent in the hospital (in addition to skilled nursing facilities and some other services), Medicare Part B generally covers medically necessary doctors’ services, hospital outpatient services, durable medical equipment, preventative care, labs and tests, ambulance, and some other services.
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   May 24, 2013

   Tom Picht

   Medicare Part B typically covers 80% of your medical necessary services performed by medical providers that are assigned to Medicare.  Doctors assigned to Medicare agree to only charge what Medicare allows for a particular procedure.  If you medical procedures are done by providers that aren’t assigned to Medicare, then you could be responsible for up to an additional 15% above what Medicare covers for a particular procedure.  If you have Supplemental (Medigap) insurance, the Plans F & G are the only two plans that cover that 15%.