Acupuncture Generally speaking, alternative medicine won’t be included. Cosmetic Surgery Unless a procedure will improve a body part’s ability to function, it won’t be covered by Medicare Custodial Care Custodial care is non-medical in nature. Due to this, it tends to be recommended by medical professionals but it isn’t required to be provided by medical professionals. Dental Care There are some exceptions to this rule, which are often dental care that need to be provided before some other kind of healthcare can be provided. Foot Care There are some exceptions for people who meet certain conditions. People who have some kind of structural problem with their foot might be covered. Foreign Travel Medicare doesn’t provide coverage for the overwhelming majority of scenarios in which Americans are getting healthcare outside of the United States. Hearing Aids Neither hearing aids nor the exams needed to fit hearing aids are covered by Medicare. Skilled Nursing Care Medicare does actually cover skilled nursing care for a short period of time, with 20 days being very common. 24-Hour Home Care Medicare provides coverage for some nursing as well as health aide services. Unfortunately, it won’t go as far as to cover 24-hour home care. Vision Care Routine vision care isn’t covered. However, people might have certain kinds of eye care covered under certain conditions.
