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When it comes to hospital care, most people on Medicare know that Part A is supposed to help cover the cost. But in 2025, ...

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Original Medicare, which includes Part A and Part B, covers blood tests when a doctor orders them. Medicare Advantage, which is the alternative to Original Medicare, offers at least the same coverage.

Medicare Part B usually covers 80% of the cost of an unloader knee brace. Its molded foam and steel structure limit the knee’s sideways motion, helping to realign the knee and reducing pain.