Does Medicare Cover Hepatitis C Treatment?
By Daniel Petkevich
Nov 22, 2022
Read on to see how you might be covered
The treatment options for those with a Hepatitis C infection have improved rapidly. Medicare covers both the screening test and your drug treatment options. If push comes to shove, Medicare will also cover the liver transplant. Medicare covers each aspect of treatment differently, but you will have coverage. Let's dig into how Medicare covers Hep C.
Speak with a Medicare Advocate
How does Medicare cover Hepatitis C screening?
Medicare covers one screening test for people who are at risk of having Hepatitis C. The factors Medicare uses to determine if you are high-risk include the following:
Those who have injected drugs,
Those who received a blood transfusion prior to 1992, or
Those born between 1945 and 1965.
Additionally, if you have abnormal liver function tests or symptoms that suggest you may have an infection, Medicare will cover the cost of a screening test. No matter the reason, if your doctor orders you to have a screening test, you won't have to pay.
How does Medicare cover Hepatitis C treatment?
Depending on your coverage, Medicare may cover medications like Harvoni, Vosevi, Epclusa, and Sovaldi. Regardless of what prescription drug treatment you are taking, all Medicare Advantage plans and standalone Part D prescription drug plans have a requirement that they must cover at least one medication that treats Hep C.
Does Medicare cover liver transplants?
Yes, in some cases. If you need a life-saving liver transplant as part of your Hepatitis C treatment, this will likely be covered by Part A since you will be admitted to the hospital for an in-patient procedure. For in-patient procedures, you're responsible for your Part A deductible. Once you are released to outpatient work, you are responsible for 20% of the total cost, or less, depending on your plan.
Conclusion
Medicare covers several aspects of Hepatitis C treatment, including screening tests, drug treatments, and in some cases, a life-saving liver transplant. Before making any decisions about your care or coverage, be sure to consult with your healthcare provider and Medicare plan to determine what is best for you. This content is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions or concerns about your Medicare options, call our Medicare experts today at 888-376-2028.
Recommended Articles
Does Medicare Pay for Bunion Surgery?
Nov 29, 2022
Does Medicare Cover ESRD Treatments?
Dec 8, 2022
Does Medicare Cover Oxybutynin?
Dec 2, 2022
Can Medicare Advantage Plans be Used Out of State?
Jun 12, 2023
Does Medicare Cover Compounded Medications?
Apr 4, 2023
Does Medicare Cover Incontinence Supplies?
Dec 22, 2022
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
Dec 22, 2022
How Much Does Medicare Part B Cost in 2025?
Dec 27, 2022
Finding the Best Vision Plans for Seniors
Jan 6, 2023
Medicare 101
May 20, 2020
Medicare Explained
Jan 3, 2022
Everything About Your Medicare Card + Medicare Number
May 12, 2022
How Are Medicare Star Ratings Determined?
Sep 6, 2023
How Do Medicare Agents Get Paid?
Apr 12, 2023
Does Medicare Cover Cardiac Ablation?
Dec 9, 2022
Does Medicare Cover Cosmetic Surgery?
Nov 28, 2022
15 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Denver
Mar 9, 2023
Does Medicare Cover Scleral Lenses?
Dec 5, 2022
More of our articles
13 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Indianapolis
13 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Jacksonville
2024 Cost of Living Adjustment
2024 Fair Square Client Retention and Satisfaction Report
2024 Fair Square NPS Report
2025 Medicare Price Changes
Are Medicare Advantage Plans Bad?
Building the Future of Senior Healthcare
Can I Change Medicare Advantage Plans Any Time? | Medicare Plans
Can I Change My Primary Care Provider with an Advantage Plan?
Can I switch From Medicare Advantage to Medigap?
Can I Use Medicare Part D at Any Pharmacy?
Can Medicare Advantage Plans Deny Coverage for Pre-Existing Conditions?
Can Medicare Help with the Cost of Tyrvaya?
Denied Coverage? What to Do When Your Carrier Says No
Do I Need to Renew My Medicare?
Do You Need Medigap if You're Eligible for Both Medicare and Medicaid?
Does Medicare Cover Air Purifiers?
Does Medicare Cover an FMT?
Does Medicare Cover Boniva?
Does Medicare Cover Cervical Disc Replacement?
Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Eye Exams?
Does Medicare Cover Disposable Underwear?
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots?
Does Medicare Cover Hepatitis C Treatment?
Does Medicare Cover Hoarding Cleanup?
Does Medicare Cover Home Heart Monitors?
Does Medicare Cover Jakafi?
Does Medicare Cover Kidney Stone Removal?
Does Medicare Cover Krystexxa?
Does Medicare Cover Kyphoplasty?
Does Medicare Cover Linx Surgery?
Does Medicare Cover Lipoma Removal?
Does Medicare Cover Macular Degeneration?
Does Medicare Cover Mental Health?
Does Medicare Cover Mouth Guards for Sleep Apnea?
Does Medicare Cover Nexavar?
Does Medicare Cover Orthodontic Care?
Does Medicare Cover Ozempic?
Does Medicare Cover RSV Vaccines?
Does Medicare Cover Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis?
Does Medicare Cover TENS Units?
Does Medicare Cover the Urolift Procedure?
Does Medicare Cover Urodynamic Testing?
Does Medicare Cover Wart Removal?
Does Medicare Cover Xiafaxan?
Does Medicare Pay for Antivenom?
Does Medicare pay for Opdivo?
Does Your Medicare Plan Cover B12 Shots?
Estimating Prescription Drug Costs
Fair Square Bulletin: We're Revolutionizing Medicare
Gap Health Insurance: The Secret Sidekick to Your High-Deductible Plan
How Can I Get a Replacement Medicare Card?
How Do Medigap Premiums Vary?
How Much Does Medicare Cost?
Is Gainswave Covered by Medicare?
Is the Shingles Vaccine Covered by Medicare?
Medicare Advantage MSA Plans
Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage
Seeing the Value in Fair Square
The Easiest Call You'll Ever Make
The Fair Square Bulletin: October 2023
Welcome to Fair Square's First Newsletter
What If I Don't Like My Plan?
What Is Medical Underwriting for Medigap?
What To Do If Your Medicare Advantage Plan Is Discontinued
What to Do When Your Doctor Doesn't Take Medicare
What You Need to Know About Creditable Coverage
What's the Deal with Flex Cards?
When Can You Change Medicare Supplement Plans?
Why Is Medicare So Confusing?
Why You Should Keep Your Medigap Plan
Get the Fair Square Bulletin
Medicare savings tips, helpful guides, and more.
Virgil Insurance Agency, LLC (DBA Fair Square Medicare) and www.fairsquaremedicare.com are privately owned and operated by Help Button Inc. Medicare supplement insurance plans are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. This is a solicitation of insurance. A licensed agent/producer may contact you. Medicare Supplement insurance is available to those age 65 and older enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and, in some states, to those under age 65 eligible for Medicare due to disability or End-Stage Renal disease. Virgil Insurance Agency is a licensed and certified representative of Medicare Advantage HMO, HMO SNP, PPO, PPO SNP and PFFS organizations and stand-alone PDP prescription drug plans. Each of the organizations we represent has a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any plan depends on contract renewal. The plans we represent do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Plan availability varies by region and state. For a complete list of available plans please contact 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week or consult www.medicare.gov. © 2025 Help Button Inc
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
MULTIPLAN_FairSquareMedicare_01062022_M
Fair Square Medicare
