Shingles is a painful nerve-related rash caused by the chickenpox virus waking back up later in life. Medicare coverage depends on the type of care: the shingles vaccine is generally covered under Medicare Part D, while doctor visits, testing, hospital care, and treatment may fall under Part A or Part B.

Osteoporosis can weaken bones and raise the risk of fractures, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist. Learn how Medicare may help cover bone density testing, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and certain osteoporosis medications.

Kidney stones are hard deposits that can cause severe pain, urinary symptoms, nausea, or blood in the urine. Medicare may help cover diagnosis, treatment, procedures, follow-up care, and medications when they are medically necessary.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can become serious quickly, especially for older adults. Learn how Medicare may cover pneumonia vaccines, diagnosis, treatment, medications, oxygen, home health, and recovery support.

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is common, often silent, and manageable. Learn how Medicare may help cover screening, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and medications.

Fall risk is common as people age, but it is not something to ignore. Medicare may help with fall-risk screening, doctor visits, therapy, medical equipment, home health care, hospital care, and medications when services are medically necessary and meet Medicare rules.

Depression is more than feeling down. This clear guide explains common symptoms, how depression is diagnosed, and what Medicare may cover for screening, therapy, hospital care, and prescription drugs.

Sleep apnea can do more than disrupt sleep. It may raise the risk of heart and circulation problems, daytime fatigue, and other health issues. This article explains what sleep apnea is, how Medicare may cover testing and treatment, and what to watch for with CPAP and follow-up rules.

A clear, plain-language guide to diabetes and Medicare coverage, including screenings, prevention programs, training, supplies, insulin, Part B vs. Part D, and what Medicare does not typically cover.