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Your Medicare HMO Benefits
W
hen you get health insurance, you get a set of services called a
benefit package. All Medicare HMOs must offer the same benefits
that Original Medicare covers. These are the Medicare Part A and
B benefits. However, the costs may be different. Most Medicare
HMOs in California also include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Marvin is having
some routine tests.
All Medicare
HMOs cover care
like this to find
and help prevent
problems.
Medicare Basic Benefits
All Medicare HMOs offer these benefits:
Doctor services
Hospital and outpatient services
Lab work like blood tests and
urine tests
Tests like x-rays and colonoscopies
Preventive care, like vaccinations
Emergency and urgent care
Some physical and occupational therapy
Some home health or nursing home care
Hospice care for people who are
terminally ill
Mental health care
Diabetes home care supplies
Drug and alcohol treatment
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