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Does Medicare cover it?
Medicare covers millions of Americans receiving health care from a wide range of providers, who may each offer a variety of treatments. But not everything is covered by Medicare — and sometimes, Medicare Administrative Contractors can misinterpret coverage rules. That's why it's important to know where to go for reliable information.
For specific questions about coverage, contact advocacy@apta.org.
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CMS took the advice of APTA and others, and made some additional adjustments of its own. The result: a welcome 2.7% increase.
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