Medicare Part B , Medical coverage
Part B covers the care you receive outside a hospital: doctor visits, outpatient services, preventive care, and durable medical equipment.
Office visits, specialists, and most outpatient treatments.
Annual wellness visit, screenings, and many vaccines at no extra cost.
Lab work, imaging, mental health, and outpatient surgery.
Wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, and other durable equipment.
What it costs
Part B has a monthly premium set by CMS each year, plus an annual deductible and 20% coinsurance for most services. Higher-income beneficiaries pay a larger premium.
When to enroll
Enroll during your seven-month Initial Enrollment Period around your 65th birthday. If you delay without other qualifying coverage, a lifelong late-enrollment penalty may apply.
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