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Acupuncture is considered an alterntive treatment. Insurance and medicare does not cover alternative treatments. The reasons for this have their roots in history and the development of pharmeceudical medicine. Alternative treatments are not considered "proven scientific practices," even though acupuncture, herbal treatments, and other alternative treatments have been used with success for decades or centuries.
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∙ 13y agoNo. Acupuncture is NOT covered by Medicare. Medicare considers it an umproven treatment and specifically says it is an out of pocket expense for Medicare recipients
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∙ 14y agoIt does in some instances. It is best to check with your doctor first.
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∙ 15y agoMedicare does not cover acupuncture. You must cover 100% of the expenses.
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Does Medicare cover the cost of acupuncture?
From the 2009 Publication "Medicare and You" on www.medicare.gov : "What's NOT Covered by Part A and Part B? Items and services that Medicare doesn't cover include, but aren't limited to, the following: ■■Acupuncture. "
Will medicare cover the expense of an electric wheelchair?
Medicare will often cover a majority of the cost, but not the full cost. You'll need secondary insurance to cover the rest.
Why didn't Medicare cover the total reading of your mammogram?
Medicare doesn't cover the complete cost of anything.
What cost does medicare cover for a lumpectomy?
I have no idea
Does Medicare cover the cost of full dentures?
Medicare typically does not cover the full cost of dentures. There is a limited amount of funds available for dental coverage. In ost cases your medicare will cover the cost of dentures. You should speak with your plan administrator form more details and specifics.
Does medicare cover the cost of knee replacement?
yes
Will Medicare cover the cost of installing a handicapped toilet?
In general, Medicare will cover most of the cost of a handicapped toilet if you present proof that a handicapped toilet is medically necessary.
Does Medicare or private insurance cover the cost of dentures?
Medicare and most of private insurances will not cover cost of dentures. You are required to get separate dental insurance and such cover also will not cover expenses immediately but for that you have to have policy for specific past duration.
Is the cost of full dentures usually covered by insurance or Medicare?
Your insurance may cover dentures depending on the policy. Medicare does not cover dentures.
Will Medicare help cover the cost of handicapped scooters?
Depending on your financial situation, medicare would pay at least a partial cost of a handicap scooter. Some of the companies that make the scooters have a program that if medicare does not cover the cost, then the company would give you the scooter for free.
I know Medicare covers 80% and the patient is responsible for the rest, but do they cover 80% of their fee or is that fee on the fee schedule the most they will cover. ?
Medicare covers 80% of what they feel the service should cost. If your doctor accepts Medicare, he is aware of Medicare's policies and what his reimbursement will be. You will be responsible for 20% of what Medicare did not cover.
What is Medicare Supplemental Insurance?
Medicare supplemental insurance is insurance that helps cover some of the healthcare cost that the original medicare doesn't cover. This type of insurance also covers certain policies that the original medicare itself doesn't cover such as being ill when outside of the US.
