Does Medicare cover emergency care outside of the U.S.?
Medicare (the Original Medicare Plan) does not pay for coverage outside of the U.S. except in rare instances (for example, if a Canadian or Mexican hospital is closer to your home than the nearest U.S. hospital that can provide the care you need). If you travel often outside of the U.S., you should enroll in a Medicare Advantage program that offers emergency care coverage out of the country. Some Medigap policies also offer this coverage. You may also buy a travel insurance policy to cover you when you travel.
