Your Medicare Coverage

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If your child is in a hospital, Part A covers dialysis treatments and Part B covers doctors' services.

If your child isn't in a hospital, Part B helps pay for the following dialysis services:

Your child can get dialysis at any Medicare-approved facility anywhere in the U.S.

Note: If your child is eligible for Medicare only because of permanent kidney failure, Medicare coverage will end:

Medicare coverage can be extended if your child meets certain conditions.

Your child is eligible for Medicare if both you and your child meet the following conditions:

One of these conditions must apply to you:	One of these conditions must apply to your child:
You (or your spouse) have earned at least 6 credits within the last 3 years by working and paying Social Security taxes.	Your child needs regular dialysis because his or her kidneys no longer work.
You (or your spouse) are getting, or are eligible for Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits.	Your child has had a kidney transplant.

Inpatient hospital services — Medicare Part A pays for these services; you pay a deductible.
Doctor's services — Medicare Part B generally pays 80% of the Medicare-approved amount, after you pay the Part B yearly deductible. You pay the remaining 20% coinsurance. This is in addition to the Part B monthly premium. Learn more about Part B premiums and deductibles.
Dialysis services — the amount you pay may vary based on your child's age and the type of dialysis they need.

If your child has other insurance, your costs may be different.

Note: In most cases, Medicare doesn't pay for transportation to dialysis facilities.