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I took mom to an eye doctor appointment because she was complaining of not seeing and having scratchy eyes. Doc put her on antibiotic and asked her to use a warm compress. But it seems Medicare and Wellmark are not paying since this service isn't covered.
Time to call supplemental to learn about the coverage plan mom has, I think.
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Hospice only covers end of life treatments, not any outside eye care. However you can drop hospice if you're wanting your mom to continue to be treated for other issues she may have, and then down the road when needed she can go back under hospice care, and then her Medicare will continue to cover these eye treatments and others if included in her supplement.
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AlvaDeer 4 hours ago
Mom is, I think keeping supplemental insurance. This should pay for all eye care to maintain vision while she lives. Not certain whether this insurance covers this particular med. Our OP should call the "horse's mouth" here I think.
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When mom goes under hospice care, all other providers will no longer be required. Hospice replaces those providers and Medicare picks up the cost for hospice entirely. If you decide to discontinue hospice care and send mom to the hospital to get care again, Medicare will pay for those costs, less your deductible.

My mother's Medicare plan and supplement paid for no eye doctors. My plan, which is Kaiser, pays for both Optometrist and Opthamologist services within the Kaiser organization. You should check your supplemental plan to see what they do and do not cover.
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