• Doctor Visits: Medicare Part B covers visits to doctors, specialists, and other healthcare providers. • Outpatient Care: This includes services received in a hospital outpatient setting, such as outpatient surgeries, diagnostic tests, and outpatient rehabilitation services. • Preventive Services: Medicare Part B covers a wide range of preventive services, including screenings for cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain vaccines. Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Medicare covers medically necessary DME, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and oxygen equipment, that your doctor prescribes for use at home. To enroll in Medicare Part B, you can: 3.2 Enrollment Process Enrollment in Medicare Part B is typically not automatic and requires active participation from eligible individuals. The enrollment process for Part B generally occurs during the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) or during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for qualifying individuals. During the Initial Enrollment Period, which begins three months before the individual's 65th birthday month and extends for three months afterward, eligible individuals can enroll in Part B through the Social Security Administration (SSA) website, by visiting a local SSA office, or by calling the SSA toll-free number. For individuals who delay enrollment in Part B because they have health coverage through an employer or union group health plan, a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is available to enroll in Part B without facing late enrollment penalties once their existing coverage ends. Chapter 3: Medicare Part B - Medical Insurance 3.1 Coverage and Benefits Medicare Part B, also known as Medical Insurance, covers medically necessary services such as doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services, and durable medical equipment. Here's an overview of what Medicare Part B covers: Apply online through the Social Security Administration's website. Visit your local Social Security office. Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). 202404PMED1MDSIMPLE 9 www.Postal-Service-Health-Benefits-Program.com
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