I am new to Medicare, so I am unfamiliar with what is covered and what isn't but is it typical for them to deny brain MRIs for ongoing tracking of established MS patients? They covered the C-Spine MRI that was performed on the same day for the same reason.
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I hope someone will be along soon who can speak to your question. Although I have Medicare Part A (hospitalization), I use my husband's employer insurance for rx and medical so I'm not familiar with Medicare coverage.~ Faith
MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
(now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08.
- Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
- Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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On straight Medicare with a supplement or managed care?Comment
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I am on Medicare and my brain and spine MRI's have always been covered.Comment
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