Medicare Basics

Part B

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Medical

Medicare Part B — along with Part A — is your Original Medicare health plan. Part B helps pay for care that isn't covered by Part A. While it's optional, it's often required before buying more coverage, like prescription drug coverage.

Watch this video to learn about signing up for Medicare Part B.

Claims

If you use Medicare Part B, you'll have to pay a deductible each year — and coinsurance — for some care.

Here's how Part B can help when you need care:

Visits	Covered
Doctor’s Office	Scheduled appointments Hospital Clinic and home visits Surgery

Lab	Diagnostic X-rays Tests Radiation therapy Additional treatment

Medical Supplies	Surgical dressings Splints and casts Oxygen and ventilator-assist tools Prosthetics

Outpatient	Care received in: Medicare-certified hospitals Skilled nursing and home health care facilities Rehab facilities Ambulance transportation

Ambulatory Surgical Center	Procedures performed at a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgical center

Comprehensive Outpatient	Care received in: Outpatient rehab facility Doctor’s office Skilled nursing facility (SNF) Hospital emergency room

Home Health Care Services	Doctor-ordered care