Medicare does not generally pay for outpatient prescription drugs. The Extended Drug benefit is in Plan J only. Medicare pays for some testing for diagnostic purposes. B. Most people become eligible for Medicare on their 65th birthday. If you are disabled and are already on Medicare when you turn 65, you are entitled to open enrollment for 6 months after your 65th birthday.
Some policies have shorter waiting periods or no waiting period.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, ask your agent, check the Outline of Coverage or check the policy you are considering buying for the length of the waiting period. This table shows the benefits included in each plan. Part A coinsurance plus coverage for 365 additional days after Medicare benefits end. First three pints of blood each year.