Medicare Part B covers glaucoma screening once per year for people at high risk for glaucoma. High-risk individuals include: people with diabetes, people with a family history of glaucoma, African Americans 50 and older, and Hispanic Americans 65 and older.
Key Points
- Glaucoma screening: once per year for high-risk individuals
- High-risk: diabetes, family history of glaucoma, African Americans 50+, Hispanic Americans 65+
- Covered at no cost under Medicare Part B
- An independent agent can help you understand your glaucoma screening coverage
- Not covered for low-risk individuals