What is covered by Medicare Part B?

Medicare Part B is specifically designed to cover a variety of outpatient services and preventive services that are essential for maintaining health and preventing illnesses. This includes medically necessary services such as doctor visits, outpatient hospital care, certain home health services, and a range of preventive services aimed at early detection and prevention of diseases, like screenings, vaccinations, and annual wellness visits.

The focus of Part B is on providing coverage for care that does not require an overnight stay in a hospital, which distinguishes it from inpatient services covered under Part A. By emphasizing outpatient and preventive services, Medicare Part B plays a critical role in helping beneficiaries manage their health outside of a hospital setting.