Your Medicare Coverage
Is my test, item, or service covered?
Macular degeneration
How often is it covered?
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain diagnostic tests and treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye like lucentis, avastin, aflibercept, pegaptanib, and ocular photodynamic therapy with verteporfin (Visudyne®).
Who's eligible?
Some people with Medicare who have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for the drug and the doctor’s services, and the Part B deductible applies. In a hospital outpatient setting, you pay a copayment.
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