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Section 2: What's Covered................................... 13
Medicare Part B Helps Cover...
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Ambulance Services
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When you need to be transported to a hopsital or skilled nursing facility, and
transportation in any otehr vehicle would endanger your health.
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Abulatory Surgery Center
Facility fees are covered for approved services.
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Blood
Pints of blood you get as an oupatient or as part of a Part B-covered service.
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Bone Mass Measurement
To help see if you are at risk for broken bones. This service is covered once
every 24 months (more often if medically necessary) for people with Medicare
who meet certain medical conditions.
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Cardiovascular Screenings
Every five years to test your cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels to
help prevent a heart attack or stroke.
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Chiropractic Services (limited)
To correct a subluxation (when one or more of the bones of your spine moves
out of position) using manipulation of the spine.
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Clinical Laboratory Services
Including blood tests, urinalysis, some screening tests, and more.
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Clinical Trials
To help doctors and researchers find better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat
diseases. Clinical trials test new types of medical care, like how well a new
cancer drug works. Routine costs are covered if you take part in a qualifying
clincial trial (may not cover the costs of experimental care, such as the drugs
or devices being tested in a clinical trial).
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Note: Coinsurance and/or deductables may apply.
Preventive Service