Rural Health Clinic services
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for essential medical services at Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) for beneficiaries in underserved areas. These clinics offer comprehensive primary care and preventive services to help patients maintain their health in rural communities.
- Covers primary care services in designated rural areas
- Includes preventive care, physician services, and nurse practitioner visits
- Designed to improve healthcare access for rural Medicare beneficiaries
- Services must be medically necessary and provided by qualified healthcare professionals
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Residents of designated rural areas
- Patients receiving services from Medicare-certified Rural Health Clinics
- Typically covered under Medicare Part B
- Beneficiaries pay standard Part B coinsurance (usually 20% of Medicare-approved amount)
- Annual Part B deductible may apply before coverage begins
- Services must be provided in officially designated Rural Health Clinics
- Coverage limited to medically necessary services
- Requires referral or approval from primary care provider in some cases
- Verify your local clinic's Rural Health Clinic status
- Confirm coverage details with your specific Medicare plan
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for specific questions
- Discuss available services with your healthcare provider
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- 6/15/2025
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