Does Cancer Treatment Center of America Accept Medicare?

Christian Worstell
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  • Not every Cancer Treatment Center of America location accepts Medicare, though many locations work with Medicare and accept Medicare insurance. Learn what you need to know as a beneficiary, and be sure to contact your local center to find out their Medicare policy.

Health insurance coverage can be at its most critical after a cancer diagnosis. In 2018 alone, U.S. cancer patients paid $5.6 billion out of pocket, and the cost of cancer treatment is only projected to increase even more.

Understandably, cancer patients with Medicare are quick to wonder if the Cancer Treatment Center of America accepts Medicare. And the answer is yes, most Cancer Treatment Center of America facilities accept Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) and Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans.

Also, Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) is accepted anywhere Original Medicare is, so your Medigap plan may also be used at Cancer Center Treatment of America.

Not every Cancer Treatment Center of America is guaranteed to accept Medicare or Medicare Advantage, so always call ahead to verify.

What Types of Insurance Does Cancer Treatment Center of America Accept?

Cancer Treatment Center of America accepts a wide range of insurance policies including:

  • Employer-sponsored group plans
  • Individual private plans
  • ACA Marketplace plans
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE

Again, each Cancer Treatment Center of American location may have different policies regarding insurance acceptance, so it’s a good idea to ask prior to receiving any consultations or services.

The center will verify your insurance by obtaining your policy information and conducting a preliminary check to see how your benefits will work with their services. Once your coverage has been confirmed, you may schedule an appointment or ask any additional questions about how your insurance will work for your treatments.

If your insurance is not accepted at your preferred Cancer Treatment Center of America location, they will check to see if there are any other locations that will accept your coverage and will even assist with travel arrangements if necessary. Cancer Treatment Center of America hospitals are located in Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ. Outpatient centers are located in Chicago along with the Arizona communities of North Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert and Gurnee.

Your insurance company may also require an approval process on their end as well, and Cancer Treatment Center of America will attempt to complete that confirmation on your behalf.

Cancer Treatment Center of America will bill your insurance for you so there should be no need to file any claims yourself.

What Cancer Treatments Are Covered by Medicare?

Cancer services and items that are covered by Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B) include:

  • Various tests and screenings
  • Mammograms
  • Colonoscopies
  • Barium enemas
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopies
  • Clinical research studies
  • Breast prostheses following a mastectomy
  • Cosmetic surgery in certain situations if necessary to restore a malformed body part
  • Chemotherapy
  • Acupuncture for lower back pain
  • Hospice care

All Medicare Advantage plans are required by law to provide coverage for the above treatments except for hospice care. Medicare Advantage beneficiaries still receive hospice coverage through Medicare Part A.

Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage and Medicare Part D plans both typically cover many of the medications prescribed for cancer treatments. Drugs that are administered by a doctor or other health care professional may be covered by Medicare Part B.

Christian Worstell
About the Author

Christian Worstell is a senior Medicare and health insurance writer with HelpAdivsor.com. He is also a licensed health insurance agent. Christian is well-known in the insurance industry for the thousands of educational articles he’s written, helping Americans better understand their health insurance and Medicare coverage.

Christian’s work as a Medicare expert has appeared in several top-tier and trade news outlets including Forbes, MarketWatch, WebMD and Yahoo! Finance.

While at HelpAdvisor, Christian has written hundreds of articles that teach Medicare beneficiaries the best practices for navigating Medicare. His articles are read by thousands of older Americans each month. By better understanding their health care coverage, readers may hopefully learn how to limit their out-of-pocket Medicare spending and access quality medical care.

Christian’s passion for his role stems from his desire to make a difference in the senior community. He strongly believes that the more beneficiaries know about their Medicare coverage, the better their overall health and wellness is as a result.

A current resident of Raleigh, Christian is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. You can find Christian’s most recent articles in our blog.

If you’re a member of the media looking to connect with Christian, please don’t hesitate to email our public relations team at Mike@MyHelpAdvisor.com.

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