Reply To: CIDP and Medicare

I’ve been on Medicare PPO’s and Supplement N’s. My diagnosis includes GBS/CIDP/MFS. I have always gotten IVIg (at infusion center and at home), Plasma Exchange, and now Rituximab. I’m in California, but I don’t think that matters. I have never been on an HMO and maybe that makes a difference?

Part B is how these are covered for me. If you attempt to gain approval for these kinds of treatments under Part D, you will get denied.

Here is some info for you:
https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/SE1424.pdf