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14 Things You Get for Free with Medicare

If you already have Medicare or will soon, you must know the basics of what it covers. However, how much do you really know about the hidden benefits that are included with…

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Diabetes management training

Those who are diagnosed with diabetes are allowed access to free self-management training. Offered on an outpatient basis, this type of training takes place mainly in a particular group setting and covers all kinds of topics, like monitoring blood sugar, eating better, and administering medication.

Medicare might be able to pay for up to 10 hours of initial training. In some instances, there are two hours of follow-up training every subsequent year.

Nutrition therapy

Those who suffer from diabetes or kidney disease and have had a kidney transplant within 36 months are eligible for free medical nutrition therapy. Covered services might also include an initial nutrition and lifestyle assessment, individual but also group therapy, and follow-up visits.

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  1. I have been living abroad since January 18, 2023. I want to be covered with Medicare Parts A and B.

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