Prototype. A mock-up of how cost estimation could sit inside medicare.gov, built by Superscript. Not an official government page.

What's covered?

Talk to your doctor or other health care provider and ask if Medicare will cover the test, item, or service you need.

Create an estimate for your visit

See what Medicare pays and what your share would be, priced to where you live from Medicare’s published fee schedules.

Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.

Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.