Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit

Your doctor will use Preventive Services to keep your health in tip-top shape. The Welcome to Medicare visit is no cost to you.

Further, a doctor will review your medical history and go over any prior surgeries. Also, your doctor may ask you about daily activities and the welfare of your home.

Then, you’ll get a written health care plan from your doctor at the end of your visit.

A plan of action that gets you from somewhat healthy to excellent health can make all the difference.

Tip: If you don’t like your doctor, you can change primary physicians over the phone at any time.

You’ll need to bring an up-to-date list of all medications. Also, make sure to take note of the dosage amounts, how often you take it, and why you take each medication.

Tip: A good rule of thumb is to create a master list of medicines you take and keep it on you.

Also, you must be within 12-months of joining Part B to qualify. Once you are eligible, schedule your exam with your doctor.

Or, find a new doctor and start taking steps towards better health. Medicare coverage is here to help you age gracefully.

Tip: Preventive care is the first step towards a healthier life, and with Medicare, a lot of visits are free to you!

The exam is just the initial visit to ensure you’re on the right track with your healthcare.

An Annual Wellness Visit is every year following the Welcome Visit. Also, the purpose of the Annual Wellness exam is to update your individual written prevention plans.

The checkup is to inform your doctor of any necessary updates and reevaluate your health care plan.

A few of the services not included are:

• New health concerns
• X-rays
• Bloodwork
• Diagnosis
• Physical exam
• Wound care

Make sure the doctor understands you want the Welcome to Medicare visit, not a physical. Also, Medicare doesn’t cover routine physicals.