Medicare and Mayo Clinic: What does Medicare cover?

I have my initial evaluation coming up and would like to know if Medicare covers all or portions of the visit and subsequent diagnostics.

Hi @ctjboneyknees2, this is important to look into before your appointment to avoid unexpected surprises. You'll notice that I moved your question to this existing discussion called "Medicare and Mayo Clinic: What does Medicare cover?" https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/medicare-and-mayo-clinic/ I did this so you can see the great advice from other members like @roch @miriam57 @lindes and others.

To get answers to your questions for your evaluation and Medicare coverage, don't hesitate to contact Mayo Clinic Billing https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/insurance

All the best with your upcoming appointment.

Yes, Mayo takes Medicare, however you have to check with Medicare as they do not approve everything. As was mentioned by the moderator, call the billing office to see if things are covered.
So sorry.

@ctjboneyknees2

In addition to "Does Mayo take Medicare?" it is important to look at any supplemental or advantage plan you have.

I have Medicare with a supplemental plan with Blue Cross, I see providers at Mayo, but not every test is covered. With my supplemental plan, if Medicare does not cover, my supplemental plan does pay. But every plan is different.

Medicare does not cover 100 % of costs, so you need to understand if your supplemental or advantage plan has Mayo is in network, and what is covered.

I suggest calling your supplemental or advantage insurance company and asking them questions about coverage.

Occasionally when I check in for a blood test, Mayo will ask me to sign a form that states if Medicare / insurance does not cover, I am responsible.

Laurie

I don’t understand what Inviate is ….could you explain further ?

I am 57 and disabled . I receive Medicare and have Mutual of Omaha as an add-on. I have never had any problems at all w payment .
Does anyone have any experience w payment in this situation with disability . ?

I was at the Mayo twice in 2019 and also had Medicare and a supplement . They paid almost the entire bills with the exception of a particular blood test which wasn't very much .

Hi Mary, I think you'll find the tips shared in this discussion to be really helpful as you prepare for your upcoming appointment at Mayo Clinic. It's important to find out beforehand what coverage you have to avoid unwanted surprises. Start reading here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/medicare-and-mayo-clinic/

Did you find out that you may not have coverage for some procedures?

No . I’m not aware of anything that is not covered . I know I have to contact my insurance providers but I honestly think I’m just putting it off bc I hate calling so much !!!! I think I have been made numb by my 10-year experience in this merry - go -round we call healthcare . It’s just the red tape I get so tired of dealing with . However I do feel that this experience will be worth it . Thank you - I will check this info you sent .

I'M 82 YEARS OLD AND BEFORE i CAN GET A QUESTION ANSERWED W/ALL THIS PASSWORD/USER-NAMES, ECT DONE, i WILL SURE BE "DEAD" IN FRONT OF MY COMPUTER.
You NEED A SYSTEM WHEREBY I CAN JUST CALL SOMEONE AND GET ANSWERS " Pronto". I confront this problem on every site I try to go too. Older men and women need more consideration and Help. I'm an old timer that actually has "calluses on his hands, unheard of in the hi-teck day we live in.

Thanks for hearing me out Art Andreis.