What does Medicare or private insurance consider a non-covered expense?
Transportation to physicians offices is not a benefit for Medicare patients and private insurance, even though it may be medically necessary. Medicare doesn’t pay the entire mileage for long distance transports. We accept assignment on Medicare, but we aren’t in network with private insurace companies. Thus, sometimes leaving you with a large out of pocket expense if your insurance company deems the charge excessive or is not covered under your policy.
