Co-Founder, TermInsuranceBrokers.com, Goldenzweig Financial Group, Las Vegas, Nevada
In short, Medicare will not pay anything for non-emergency transportation - ambulatory services are covered in emergencies.
However, Part B can provide some benefits for nonemergency ambulance transportation between home and a hospital if the patient's doctor certifies IN WRITING that transportation in something other than an ambulance would endanger their health. Confirm with your doctor and Medicare first to make sure you wouldn't get stuck with the bill in this situation.
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However, Part B can provide some benefits for nonemergency ambulance transportation between home and a hospital if the patient's doctor certifies IN WRITING that transportation in something other than an ambulance would endanger their health. Confirm with your doctor and Medicare first to make sure you wouldn't get stuck with the bill in this situation.