Cancer treatment is a major medical expense. In fact, the AARP states that the average cost for cancer treatment is around $150,000. Due to the high cost of treatment, some patients try to modify their treatment plans to reduce their expenses.
Can Medicare help? If it can, how does Medicare help reduce the financial burden in the event that you (or a loved one) is diagnosed with cancer?
Senior Care Benefit is here to help you with all of your Medicare and cancer benefits concerns.
Medicare Coverage
According to Medicare Coverage of Cancer Treatment Services , Medicare Part A can cover a portion of your cancer-related and medically-necessary treatments and services. This includes hospice care, in-patient hospitalization, cancer treatments (received while inpatient), and some clinical research study expenses.
Medicare Part B can cover some cancer prevention and screening services (i.e. mammograms, pelvic exams, and prostate cancer screening).
Medicare Part D covers cancer prescription medications. It can be purchased on its own or can be included in a Medicare Advantage Plan.
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To better understand your options, give us a call at 702-900-4537