Medicare Coverage: Medical Treatments, Therapies and More Not Covered by Your Plan

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage for many medical treatments, therapies and services. However, it is important to remember that Medicare does not cover everything and there are some treatments, therapies and services that are not covered by your plan.

One of the most common treatments not covered by Medicare is long-term care. This includes nursing home care, assisted living and home health care. Medicare does provide some coverage for short-term stays in a nursing home, but it does not cover the costs of long-term care.

Medicare also does not cover cosmetic surgery or procedures. This includes breast augmentation, facelifts, nose jobs and liposuction. While these procedures may be medically necessary, they are not covered by Medicare.

Another medical service not covered by Medicare is alternative medicine. This includes treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbal remedies and homeopathy. While some of these treatments may be effective, they are not covered by Medicare.

In addition, Medicare does not cover the costs of hearing aids, eyeglasses or contact lenses. While some hearing aids may be covered as part of a medical device, most eyeglasses, contact lenses and hearing aids are not covered by Medicare.

Finally, Medicare does not cover the costs of experimental treatments or drugs. This includes treatments or drugs that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While some experimental treatments or drugs may be effective, they are not covered by Medicare.

It is important to remember that Medicare does not cover everything. While Medicare does provide coverage for many medical treatments, therapies and services, there are some treatments, therapies and services that are not covered by your plan. It is important to understand what is and is not covered by your Medicare plan so that you can make the most of your coverage.