Wellness

[PilatesLover]

While getting my labs drawn this morning, across from me was a sign stating that Medicare does not pay for blood tests ordered as part of a physical or for the diagnosis of any disease.  Also imposes limitations on men's PSA levels.

What?  They would prefer a disease goes unmonitored or undetected?

[Stray]

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@PilatesLover wrote:

While getting my labs drawn this morning, across from me was a sign stating that Medicare does not pay for blood tests ordered as part of a physical or for the diagnosis of any disease.  Also imposes limitations on men's PSA levels.

What?  They would prefer a disease goes unmonitored or undetected?

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@PilatesLover - I had a physical in December and all labs were covered and always have been.  I find it hard to believe that Medicare has a new policy.  My medigap pays any difference.   I'd call Medicare 

[Sooner]

I got paperwork yesterday that said a Vit D test was not allowed and it was ordered by my doctor. What?????

[proudlyfromNJ]

I had bloodwork three weeks ago and it was covered as usual.

[Scooby Doo]

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@Sooner wrote:
I got paperwork yesterday that said a Vit D test was not allowed and it was ordered by my doctor. What?????

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That one is correct but the lab warned me in advance.  However, if your test shows that you are low in Vit D your next test will be covered.

[Scooby Doo]

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@PilatesLover wrote:

While getting my labs drawn this morning, across from me was a sign stating that Medicare does not pay for blood tests ordered as part of a physical or for the diagnosis of any disease.  Also imposes limitations on men's PSA levels.

What?  They would prefer a disease goes unmonitored or undetected?

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That can't be right.  For what other reason would you have blood tests done?  Are you sure you didn't misread something in the sign.

[cindyNC]

I believe mine have been covered in the past, but my doctor is very very careful about ordering them.  When my A1C had gone down really low, I know it's not covered. 

[deepwaterdotter]

The only reason I can think of that Medicare wouldn't pay for doctor-ordered blood tests is if the patient didn't have Part B coverage.  My blood tests have always been covered.

[millieshops]

So far in 2022 all my tests have been covered.  All of them were related to a surgical procedure diagnosed by biopsy as pre-cancerous.  After surgery tests have all been to try to regulate meds as my body accommodates to having no thyroid.

If I understand correctly, I will require monitoring including office visits, blood tests, and meds for the rest of my life.  I do wish I felt more secure than I do about the future of all the services our health entails

[PilatesLover]

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@Scooby Doo wrote:

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@PilatesLover wrote:

While getting my labs drawn this morning, across from me was a sign stating that Medicare does not pay for blood tests ordered as part of a physical or for the diagnosis of any disease.  Also imposes limitations on men's PSA levels.

What?  They would prefer a disease goes unmonitored or undetected?

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That can't be right.  For what other reason would you have blood tests done?  Are you sure you didn't misread something in the sign.

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I read it and reread it, and reread it again because I couldn't believe my eyes!