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Artificial Limbs and Eyes
 

You pay 20% of Medicare-approved amounts.

Medicare covers prosthetic devices needed to replace a body part or function. These include Medicare-approved corrective lenses needed after a cataract operation, ostomy bags and certain related supplies, and breast prostheses (including a surgical brassiere) after a mastectomy.

Medicare also covers artificial limbs and eyes, and arm, leg, back, and neck braces. Medicare does not pay for orthopedic shoes unless they are a necessary part of the leg brace and the cost is included in the charge for the brace. Medicare does not pay for dental plates or other dental devices.

Medicare is the name given to a health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.