I'm considering a smartwatch that monitors my heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation. Will Medicare help cover this type of wearable technology?

Answered by 7 licensed agents

Traditional Medicare with a Medigap plan does not typically cover smartwatches, as Medicare standards have not approved them as medical devices under durable medical equipment (DME) monitoring devices. This is similar to a blood pressure kit that Medicare does not see as a medical necessity under DME monitoring devices. A Medicare Advantage plan may pay for the smartwatch, but it would require prior approval.

Answered by Larry Dalton on April 17, 2025

Broker Licensed in OK & TX

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Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen on April 10, 2025

Agent Licensed in WI, AZ, CA & 16 other states

Answered by Clarence "Mark" Christiansen Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare only covers medical devices that are deemed necessary and prescribed by physicians. Smartwatches are considered to be for general health & fitness.

Answered by Diana Garner on April 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in KY, FL, IN, OH & TN

Answered by Diana Garner Medicare Insurance Agent
No, Original Medicare Parts ( A and B) do not cover Fitness Smartwatches that track heart rhythm or other vitals. Also Original Medicare does not cover Medical Alert Devices. If you are interested in getting either and having it covered by Insurance, some Medicare Advantage Plans offer coverage for these devices.

Answered by Robert Helmkamp II on April 10, 2025

Broker Licensed in AZ

Answered by Robert Helmkamp II Medicare Insurance Agent
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Generally, Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn't cover smartwatches for atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection, as they are not considered medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME). However, some Medicare Advantage plans or other options might help cover or offset the cost.

Answered by Gary Henderson on April 8, 2025

Agent Licensed in TX, AK, AL & 46 other states

Answered by Gary Henderson Medicare Insurance Agent
If a wearable device is prescribed by a physician and deemed medically necessary (this is key) for a specific condition (like atrial fibrillation), it might be covered under Medicare's Part B if the device is considered a diagnostic device or part of a broader diagnostic service.

Answered by Fred Manas on April 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in NY, CT, DC & 7 other states

Answered by Fred Manas Medicare Insurance Agent
Original Medicare does not cover it. Some Medicare Advantage providers used to offer additional benefits that included wearables, however more and more rare nowadays, due to cost containment.

Answered by Andre Cabral on April 10, 2025

Agent Licensed in NJ

Answered by Andre Cabral Medicare Insurance Agent

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