Vedanth Bhartee
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
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Medicare Part B covers telehealth services, allowing seniors to consult with their healthcare providers via video or audio-only communication technologies using smartphones or computers.
Certain Medicare Advantage plans provide allowances for non-emergency medical transportation and digital health monitors that connect directly to smart devices.
Original Medicare does not cover the purchase of consumer electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, or broadband internet access needed to utilize general health apps.
