Occupational Therapy
Medicare Glossary
Therapy that helps you perform everyday activities such as dressing, cooking, and bathing after an illness or injury. Medicare covers occupational therapy when prescribed by your doctor as medically necessary.
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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