Will Medicare cover asthma and other breathing conditions?

Question

Scott Sims · Accepted Answer

Yes, Medicare will cover different inhalers and meds associated with asthma. It can be covered through Part B and/or Part D Medicare. Some equipment will be covered as durable medical equipment.

Tasha Riggs · Answer

Yes they do. All medically needed items will always be covered. Ask your doctor what is best for you. They can even do a peer to peer review with your carrier to make sure you get the treatments you need

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Steve Houchens · Answer

Yes, Medicare generally covers asthma and other breathing conditions. It covers treatments like inhalers, nebulizers, and medications for conditions like asthma and COPD

Walt Smith · Answer

Yes Medicare will cover your asthma and other breathing conditions like COPD. Medicare will pay for the inhalers also.

Gary Henderson · Answer

Yes
And to clarify, I'm talking about Medicare supplement plans for Medicaid plans 
Medicare advantage plans probably will also, but it depends on the plan and the insurance company and what the condition is 
Medicare advantage plans can turn down different types of ailments for coverage, whereas Medicare supplement plans typically have very, very wide range of coverage which makes them much better