Is my medicare card accepted for treatment in the Bahamas?

Question

Is my medicare card accepted for treatment in the Bahamas?

Answer 1

No, it is not accepted here.   Here is a website that explains medical care in this area.  

http://www.thebahamasguide.com/facts/hos...

Answer 2

No, The Bahamas is not part of the U.S.  Even if you have insurance you have to pay the bill emergency or not and then file a claim when you get home.

Answer 3

It doesn't look like it does. Here is a link.

http://insurance.lawyers.com/Medicare-FA...

We take out a travel protection insurance when we travel out of the country.

here is a link. It's worth the money for peace of mind.

http://www.csatravelprotection.com/

good luck)

Answer 4

Medicare does not cover anything out of the country. Some Medicare Supplements will cover foreign travel emergencies after a deductible but you'll have co-insurance. All Medicare Advantage plans will cover urgent care and emergencies world wide.

Answer 5

Nope - going there next week and my husband is a dialysis patient they won't take any american insurance.  have to pay cash ::-( unless of course it is an emergency I think then it's a different story.