Check out Medicare’s updated “What’s covered” app!
We’ve heard your feedback, and improved Medicare’s official “What’s covered” mobile app. Updates include better search, a Spanish version of the app, and more — so you can easily see what’s covered.
Now’s a great time to download “What’s covered” — available for free on the App Store and Google Play. If you already have the app, make sure to download the most recent version.
Search or browse in the app to learn what items and services are covered by Medicare Part A and/or Part B, how to get covered benefits, and basic cost information.
Use the app at the doctor’s office, in the hospital, or anywhere you use your smartphone or tablet. Once it’s installed, you can use “What’s covered” even when you don’t have a signal.
If you’re reading this on your phone or tablet, get the app directly from the App Store or Google Pay buttons below. And keep the feedback coming!
Sincerely,
The Medicare Team
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