Does Medicare Cover?… fill in the blank

    • jk
      February 28, 2016 at 10:07 am

      Start here: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/clinical-research-studies.html

      type in the service you’re interested in, such as- stem cell transplant

      This search takes you here:

      https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/your-medicare-coverage.html?q=stem%20cell%20transplant

      Click on transplants. Find this sentence “Part A also covers some stem cell transplants under certain conditions.” And finally, Check with your provider as stated on this website:

      “To find out how much your specific test, item, or service will cost, talk to your doctor or other health care provider. The specific amount you’ll owe may depend on several things, like other insurance you may have, how much your doctor charges, whether your doctor accepts assignment, the type of facility, and the location where you get your test, item, or service.”

      In a different thread, Jim-LA has given links to the ACA and private insurance rules for Clinical Trials.