Conditions such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valve malfunctions, and irregular heartbeats fall under the umbrella of heart disease. Medicare extends coverage to a broad spectrum of heart disease management options, including diagnostic tests, rehabilitative programs, and lifestyle modification counseling. Coverage levels vary depending on individual healthcare requirements and the range of preventative care and treatment options provided by your plan.
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans ensure that all preventative measures are available to the same extent as Original Medicare. Below is an overview of heart health services covered by Medicare:
Annual Wellness Visit (AWV): This is a meeting with your primary healthcare practitioner to devise or revise a personalized prevention strategy.
For those with an elevated risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), Medicare offers a one-time complimentary screening.
Medicare provides coverage for cardiovascular disease testing once every five years.
Medicare encompasses services such as physical exercise, educational sessions, and counseling if you have experienced a cardiac event like a myocardial infarction or undergone a heart transplant. When utilizing these services in your doctor’s facility, you’re responsible for 20 percent of the amount approved by Medicare. Those receiving care as hospital outpatients are subject to a copay, and the Part B deductible is applicable.
