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Bookmark or Share- How to get Medicare servicesIf you have: Do this: Original Medicare: Before you get services, ask your health care provider if they charge the Medicare-approved amount (so you pay less out-of-pocket).. If they do, you won’t be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. If they don’t, they can charge you more than the Medicare-approved amount. You might have to pay the full cost at the time of service.
- Your Medicare CoverageIf you have Medicare (or care for someone who does), use this list to check for nationally covered items and services. Remember: Medicare coverage for many other tests, items, and services depends on where you live. Talk to your doctor or other health care provider and ask if Medicare will cover the test, item, or service you need.
- Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You - MedicareFind Medicare-approved providers near you & compare care quality for nursing homes, doctors, hospitals, hospice centers, more. Official Medicare site.
- Medicare Advantage & other health plansMedicare health plans provide Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) benefits to people with Medicare. These plans are generally offered by private companies that contract with Medicare. They include Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) , Medicare Cost Plans , Demonstrations/Pilots, and Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) .
- How does Medicare work?Services covered by Medicare must be medically necessary. Medicare also covers many preventive services, like shots and screenings. If you go to a doctor or other health care provider that accepts the Medicare-approved amount , your share of costs may be less. If you get a service that Medicare doesn’t cover, you pay the full cost.
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