MEDICARE EXCLUSIONS            

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following are exclusions under either Part A or Part B of Medicare:
bulletPersonal comfort items (radios, telephones, televisions, etc.
bulletRoutine checkups
bulletGlasses and eye examinations
bulletCustodial care unless part of hospice care
bulletHearing aids or hearing examinations
bulletThe first 3 pints of blood
bulletItems or services not medically necessary
bulletMost immunizations (pneumococcal and hepatitis B are covered)
bulletOrthopedic shoes
bulletCosmetic surgery
bulletMost dental work
bulletCharges by family members
bulletRoutine foot care
bulletItems or services covered by Workers Compensation
bulletPrivate duty nurses
bulletHomemaker services, except as hospice care
bulletTreatment outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Marian Islands

Medicare provides coverage on an excess basis, paying only coverages not provided under other insurance plans.

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