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‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills?
Monday, August 3, 2026
A person carrying liability and uninsured motorist coverage on a 20-year-old vehicle was involved in a collision and sustained injuries requiring hospitalization. The driver did not carry collision insurance on the vehicle. Questions about Medicare coverage for hospital bills resulting from motor vehicle accidents depend on Medicare's rules regarding accident-related claims and whether other insurance or liability coverage must be exhausted first.
