Cognitive assessment & care plan services
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for cognitive assessment and care plan services to help diagnose and manage cognitive conditions like dementia and memory loss. These services allow healthcare providers to evaluate a patient's cognitive health and develop personalized care strategies.
- Covers comprehensive cognitive assessment for patients showing signs of cognitive impairment
- Includes development of a personalized care plan by a qualified healthcare professional
- Typically requires a referral from a primary care physician
- Designed to detect early signs of cognitive decline or dementia
- Provides guidance for patient and caregiver support
- Medicare beneficiaries showing signs of cognitive impairment
- Patients with a referral from a primary care physician
- Individuals over 65 or with qualifying disabilities
- May be covered under Medicare Part B
- Beneficiaries typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after meeting the Part B deductible
- No additional copayment for the initial assessment
- Must be deemed medically necessary by a healthcare provider
- Limited to one comprehensive assessment per year
- Requires documentation of cognitive concerns or risk factors
- Discuss cognitive concerns with your primary care physician
- Request a referral for a cognitive assessment
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for specific coverage details
- Review your specific Medicare plan's coverage
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicare cognitive assessmentMedicare memory screeningcognitive care planMedicare dementia servicescognitive health coverage
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