Does Medicare cover treatment for macular degeneration?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Medicare covers a treatment for macular degeneration called ocular photodynamic therapy with verteporfin under some circumstances. Medicare covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye after you have paid the deductible for Part B services. You should check with your local Medicare Carrier for specific coverage information for the treatment of macular degeneration. The contact telephone number for your local Medicare Carrier can be found in the Helpful Contacts section of Medicare's Web site.