What Does Medicare Cover for Eye Exams?
What Does Medicare Cover for Eye Exams? Medicare does cover some eye exams, but what is covered for you depends on the type of exam and your Medicare plan. This is a breakdown of what to do:
Routine Eye Exams:
Routine eye exams for glasses or contact lenses are not covered by Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) So, if you are needing just a typical eye exam then realize that this comes probably out of pocket.
Eye Exams Required for Medical Necessity
If eye exams are considered medically necessary, then Medicare Part B helps to cover them. This screen exams for conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Your doctor may want you to have an eye exam if you are at high risk of a specific eye problem that Medicare’s coverage does not recognize.
Medicare Advantage Plans:
A few Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) will give you a benefit that original Medicare does not cover, such as some benefits for vision care. If you are on a Medicare Advantage Plan, it’s best that you check with your provider about the specifics of going over included vision benefits
Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Regularly, Medicare does not cover eyeglasses or contact lenses; all things considered it might take the cost of a standard pair of eyeglasses after waterfall surgery that incorporates an intraocular lens
In other words, you may have to turn to a Medicare Advantage plan or pay for them yourself if your routine eye exams are not covered. That said, if you require an eye exam because of a medical condition, there is some chance that Medicare Part B will cover the expenses for it. Always check
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