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Medicare Extra Benefits
Medicare Extra Benefits
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Chiropractic Care
These are professionals who provide pain management. This service is generally not covered by medicare. Medicare insurance carriers generally covers it as a supplemental benefit with no additional cost to the member.
Emergency Abroad Coverage
Members can access urgent care and emergency medical care anywhere around the world. They are covered at zero to low cost. Some carriers cover with no maximum limits. This service is generally not covered by Medicare.
Hearing Aids
Insurance carriers cover hearing aids up to $2,500 per year at low to no cost to the member. Hearing aids are small devices that can be highly customized to address different types of hearing loss. This benefit is generally not covered by Medicare.
Generic Prescription
Drugs offered through insurance carriers are discounted and covered under medicare Part D. When members are enrolled into a plan, they meet the Medicare Part D insurance coverage criteria. There are significant cost savings throughout the medicare insurance program.
Unlimited Transportation
Some Medicare carriers cover unlimited transportation which include taxi or same day transportation using Uber, to and from provider offices, pharmacies, hospitals, and anywhere members are receiving medical care. Some carriers even cover transportation for non medical care services, such as going to the gym, the groceries, etc. This service is generally not covered by Medicare.
Acupuncture
Known as a method in traditional Chinese medicine to treat pain, acupuncture is a form of strategically inserting thin needles through the skin on the body. In addition, it could help improve overall wellness and stress management. Most insurance carriers cover acupuncture at zero to low cost to the members. This service is generally not covered by Medicare.
Emergency Response System
Emergency response system is a personal medical alert system that members can click on. In the case of an emergency, with a push of the button, someone will contact you immediately and get you medical care. This service is generally not covered by Medicare. Insurance carriers cover it at zero to low cost benefits.
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A person has three components:
- Small radio transmitter
- Console connected to telephone
- An emergency response center that monitors the call
Gym
Going to the gym every day is one way to accomplish some goals. Regular exercise will prove to provide many benefits from physical health to mental health. Covered at most major gyms at zero cost to members, these memberships assist seniors improve their health conditions geared towards their medical needs.
Dental
Comprehensive dental benefits will help reduce the cost of dental care.
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- This generally cover the following:
- X-rays
- Dental cleaning
- Crowns
- Other dental care needs
Insurance carriers will cover from zero to low cost to the members. This service is generally not covered by Medicare.
Eyeglass/Vision
Vision comprises of eyeglasses, contact lenses, and vision care at zero to low cost to member. This service is generally not covered by Medicare.
Learn more about Medicare Extra Benefits at Medicare.gov.
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