Medicare Coverage

TheraPetic Proudly Accepts Medicare Coverage (Part B) for Seniors

If you already have Part B – Medicare Coverage, then you’ll certainly qualify for services offered by TheraPetic. If you do not have this coverage, then check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.

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What is Medicare?

Medicare is a Social Security benefit for which individuals age 65 and older or individuals under age 65 that have certain disabilities, such as permanent kidney failure, may be eligible. Essentially, Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program that covers treatment of acute medical conditions or those conditions from which individuals usually recover. Medicare attempts to provide reasonably priced, quality health care to the segment of the population that generally lives on a restricted income. Medicare is provided in four parts, Parts A-D, and each part covers specific services. Most people eligible for Medicare are covered under the Original Medicare Plan. Individuals covered by this plan pay a portion of their health care costs as well as an additional premium, referred to as a deductible and coinsurance, for Parts B and D.

Who is eligible for Medicare?

Turning 65 is one way you can be eligible for Medicare. You can also be under 65 years old and still qualify for Medicare because you are receiving Social Security Dis

ability Insurance, or SSDI. In most cases, you qualify for Medicare due to a disability if you have been receiving SSDI checks for more than 24 months. If you are turning 65 or have received more than 24 months of Social Security Disability Insurance, then apply at www.ssa.gov

About Medicare Part A

Medicare Part A is commonly referred to as the Hospital Insurance and covers services considered to be medically necessary such as inpatient hospital care, critical access care, short-term care in skilled nursing facilities, hospice and home health care. Medicare usually does not pay for long-term care at home, in assisted living facilities or at nursing homes. Medicare Part A is free to most Medicare beneficiaries if the beneficiary or their spouse paid Medicare taxes while they were working. Even if an individual is not eligible to receive Part A free-of-charge, the individual may be eligible to purchase Part A coverage if they meet eligibility requirements.

About Medicare Part B & TheraPetic

Medicare Part B is referred to as Medical Insurance, and Part B covers medically necessary services such as doctor and outpatient care. Part B does cover some preventive services offered by TheraPetic. Unlike Part A, Part B coverage does require a monthly premium. While standard premium amounts do exist, premiums can be higher for some beneficiaries than others. This is because Part B premiums may be based on beneficiary income. It is important to remember that Part B is not a 100 percent insurance coverage plan, and beneficiaries will be responsible for the balance of expenses not paid by Medicaid and not all medical services are covered to TheraPetic.