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Can I use my medicare coverage to help pay for my oxygen supply?
Medicare covers 80% of your oxygen equipment needs. You are responsible for the other 20% of the cost.
Does breathing have to be at a certain capacity before medicare pays for oxygen?
No it does not.
We have medicare How do I view my medicare bills and which ones have been paid and how much has been paid, and if they have been forwarded to Aetna.?
We got a not from the hospital when medicare paid. you do not need to worry about it unless you get a bill. They did everything for the bills for my parents.
How much does medicare pay for an oxygen generator?
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11405.pdf
Are there battery operated portable oxygen concentrators?
"Yes, there are a variety of portable oxygen concentrators. They are advertised on television, and if you are eligible for Medicare, you will probably be able to get one paid for."
Does Medicare pay for a virtual colonoscopy?
A virtual colonoscopy utilizes a CT scanner to picture the colon and rectum from outside the body. Medicare doesn't cover virtual colonoscopies, in view of a survey of accessible evidence.
What is not covered by Medicare?
That is a pretty general question. But generally speaking, things that are not covered by Medicare include: cosmetic procedures, experimental procedures, things not FDA approved and thing not medically necessary. In the past, Medicare did not cover many preventive services; however, Medicare now does cover most preventive care.
What insurance coverage is typically available for oxygen therapy?
Oxygen therapy is usually fully or partially covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare , when prescribed according to specific guidelines.
Can the American Heart and Lung Association help someone on a limited income get oxygen my sister-in-law has copd and right side congestive heart failure and cannot afford to pay for oxygen?
IF YOUR SISTER IS A MEDICARE PATIENT, SHE CAN RECEIVE AN OXYGEN CONVERTER PRESCRIBED BY HER PULMONOLOGIST AND MEDICARE WILL COVER 80% AND IF SHE QUALIFIES FOR MEDICAID, THE REST WILL BE PAID AND SHE PAYS NOTHING. THE CONVERTER MAKES ITS OWN OXYGEN. SO NO NEED FOR OXYGEN REFILLS. THE CONVERTER WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED ONCE A YEAR AND PAID IN THE SAME WAY.
Will Medicare pay for my home oxygen medical devices?
Yes they will. Here is a flier on what they cover www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11045.pdf
Is Medicare an HMO?
No, Medicare is a Fee For Service Program, but doctors must contract with Medicare to treat Medicare patients
does medicare cover portable oxygen generators?
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, will cover most of the cost provided your test results show that you require oxygen therapy. Private insurance coverage varies from company to company, so it is important to check with your provider to see if your policy provides coverage. From: http://www.oxygenconcentrators.org/info/insurancecoverage/
