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Medicare offers kidney disease treatment coverage for patients with renal failure. Call our licensed insurance agents today at (800) 950-0608 to learn more about options in your area.
Medicare coverage is available for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) to help them pay for kidney disease treatment.
The coverage for treatment for kidney disease through Original Medicare is somewhat limited.
Medicare Part B will only cover certain treatments, supplies, and medications for patients with End Stage Renal Disease.
You may find more coverage for ESRD treatment services with a Medicare Advantage plan.
For seniors suffering from End Stage Renal Disease, or ESRD, treatment for kidney disease is a necessity. It can mean the difference between a somewhat normal quality of life and a poor quality of life. However, kidney disease treatment can be hard to get for seniors with fixed lower incomes who need it.
Fortunately, for seniors suffering from ESRD, Medicare does provide some coverage for kidney disease treatment. You can receive Medicare coverage for chronic kidney disease treatment regardless of age if you suffer from End Stage Renal Disease. Depending on your plan, however, there are certain limitations to your coverage.
At MedicareInsurance.com, it is our mission to help you figure out what your Medicare plan may or may not cover related to specific illnesses. Today, we’re going to be discussing coverage of treatment for kidney disease for patients suffering from ESRD.
Chronic kidney disease treatment is typically covered primarily by Medicare Part B. However, depending on your needs, both parts of Original Medicare can provide coverage for your treatment.
Medicare Part B will provide coverage for the following:
Medicare Part A will cover inpatient dialysis treatments as long as you’ve been admitted to a hospital for special care. It will also cover transplant surgery and hospitalization related to having such a procedure. Medicare Part A will also help cover:
With that said, there are certain services that Original Medicare will not cover. For instance, Original Medicare will not cover:
*To receive Medicare coverage for outpatient services, they must take place in your home or in a Medicare-certified dialysis facility.
**Medicare Part B only covers these medications for a certain amount of time after you’re discharged from the hospital following your kidney transplant.
***Medicare may cover blood or packed red cells for in-home dialysis if they’re part of a doctor’s service.
Medicare coverage for ESRD differs slightly than any other type of Medicare eligibility. One primary difference relates to the limitations on this type of coverage.
For example, let’s say you qualified for Medicare because of your diagnosis of End Stage Renal Disease. Unlike traditional Medicare benefits, the Medicare benefits you receive for End Stage Renal Disease will eventually come to an end. Your coverage will typically end:
That’s not to say that you’ll never receive your coverage again. If you resume dialysis or receive a new kidney within a year after the month your dialysis treatments ended, your coverage may resume. It may also resume if you start dialysis or receive another kidney transplant within three years after the month of your original transplant procedure.
Original Medicare will cover certain dialysis and post-transplant medications, but it will not cover them all. It also will not cover transportation to and from treatment services.
If you’re in need of extra coverage related to your End Stage Renal Disease, you have options. Medicare Advantage, Part D Prescription Drug coverage, and Medigap supplemental plans can help you cover what Original Medicare does not.
Don’t let the fear of not being able to fully cover the costs of kidney disease treatment keep you from getting the care you need. Learn more about how other Medicare plans can help you manage your ESRD with treatment for kidney disease by speaking with one of our licensed agents. We’re always here to help.
