Clinical research studies
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for qualifying clinical research studies that are designed to improve medical treatments and patient care. Beneficiaries may be eligible for certain costs associated with approved clinical trials, helping advance medical research while potentially accessing innovative treatments.
- Medicare covers routine costs for qualifying clinical research studies
- Studies must meet specific Medicare-approved criteria
- Covers standard medical care during research participation
- Applies to both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
- Helps support medical innovation and patient access to new treatments
- Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part A and Part B
- Participating in qualifying clinical research studies
- Studies must be designed to detect or evaluate potential diagnostic or therapeutic interventions
- Standard Medicare Part A and Part B cost-sharing applies
- Medicare covers routine patient care costs during the clinical study
- You may be responsible for standard deductibles and copayments
- Not all clinical studies qualify for Medicare coverage
- Research must be approved and meet specific Medicare guidelines
- Experimental or purely research-focused treatments may not be covered
- Some additional research-related costs might not be included
- Consult with your healthcare provider about potential clinical research opportunities
- Verify study eligibility with Medicare before participating
- Contact 1-800-MEDICARE for specific coverage questions
- Review the detailed study protocol with your medical team
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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