Medicare Part B (also known as health insurance) provides coverage for preventive and medically necessary care services. Medicare Part B (health insurance) helps cover the cost of medically necessary durable medical equipment if a doctor prescribes it for use at home. Original Medicare usually doesn't cover the cost of a nursing home, assisted living, or long-term care facility. Medicare covers most of the healthcare needs of older Americans, from hospital care and doctor visits to laboratory tests and surgery. Medicare Part A (also known as hospital insurance) can generally cover inpatient hospital care, nursing facility care, nursing home care, palliative care, and home health care.
For example, Medicare doesn't cover breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons, but reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy.
