What does Medicare Part B cover?

What does Medicare Part B cover?

• A. Hospital inpatient care
• B. Prescription drugs
• C. Outpatient care and physician services
• D. Vision services

Answer: (C)

Medicare Part B covers medical services you receive outside of a hospital stay. This includes outpatient care and physician services—think doctor visits, outpatient procedures, lab testing, X-rays, preventive screenings, and therapies like physical or occupational therapy when prescribed. It also helps with certain medications given in a clinical setting and with durable medical equipment used at home, but it doesn’t cover most routine prescription drugs (that’s Part D) or routine vision care. Inpatient hospital care is covered by Part A, and routine vision services aren’t typically covered by Part B. So, the best match is outpatient care and physician services.

Medicare Part B covers medical services you receive outside of a hospital stay. This includes outpatient care and physician services—think doctor visits, outpatient procedures, lab testing, X-rays, preventive screenings, and therapies like physical or occupational therapy when prescribed. It also helps with certain medications given in a clinical setting and with durable medical equipment used at home, but it doesn’t cover most routine prescription drugs (that’s Part D) or routine vision care. Inpatient hospital care is covered by Part A, and routine vision services aren’t typically covered by Part B. So, the best match is outpatient care and physician services.