Emergency and Urgent Care Medicare Coverage

U.S. adults over 65 make nearly 33 million visits to emergency departments per year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some of the most common reasons include shortness of breath, chest or stomach pain, and accidents.

When you experience urgent medical situations like these, you should feel confident in your insurance coverage. By learning about how Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans help with the costs of emergency and urgent care, you’ll know what to expect.