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February 11, 2026

Medicare and Clinical Trials: Coverage for Experimental Treatments

Learn how Medicare covers routine costs in qualifying clinical trials, what isn't covered, eligibility rules, and how to find trials near you.

Medicare Preventive Services: Free Screenings and Tests

Discover free preventive services covered by Medicare Part B, including cancer screenings, vaccines, cardiovascular tests, and how they differ from diagnostic care.

Does Medicare Cover Genetic Testing?

Learn which genetic tests Medicare covers, including BRCA, Lynch syndrome, and pharmacogenomic testing, plus costs, lab requirements, and scams to avoid.

Does Medicare Cover Cancer Treatment?

Understand how Medicare covers cancer treatment, including hospital stays, chemotherapy, radiation, oral cancer drugs, clinical trials, and financial assistance.

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