Are preventative screenings covered by Medicare?

Answered by 11 licensed agents

Most preventative services and procedures are covered under Medicare. Refer to your benefits explanation guide for specifics. There are other preventative procedures that must be medically necessary to be covered.

Answered by Yasmery Vargas on May 15, 2025

Agent Licensed in PA

Answered by Yasmery Vargas Medicare Insurance Agent
All preventative care is covered by Medicare. You can find a list on Medicare.gov or in your materials from your plan docs.

Answered by Lt Col Tim Brown on May 25, 2025

Broker Licensed in TN, AL, CO & 10 other states

Answered by Lt Col Tim Brown Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, under Original Medicare, Part B covers preventative screenings, shots, and exams. So no matter what option you decide when it comes to Medicare, currently in 2025, preventative screenings are covered.

Answered by Lauryn Ivey on June 3, 2025

Broker Licensed in AL

Answered by Lauryn Ivey Medicare Insurance Agent
Preventative screenings are covered by Medicare. The reason for this is because it actually costs them less money because illnesses are caught early thus preventing expensive care.

Answered by Chad Watkins on May 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in NJ, AK, AL & 48 other states

Answered by Chad Watkins Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare Advantage plans must provide at least the same benefit coverage as original Medicare.

If Medicare covers a preventative screening, then the Advantage plan must allow the same.

Answered by Tammy Stoner on May 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in UT, AK, AZ & 7 other states

Answered by Tammy Stoner Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes they are covered. Most are at little or no cost. They can be found in the zmedicare and You book.

Answered by Cleo Martin on June 2, 2025

Agent Licensed in SC, AL, FL & GA, MI, NC & TX

Answered by Cleo Martin Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, many preventive screenings are covered by Medicare & some are covered at no cost to the beneficiary. Specifically, Medicare Part B covers a wide range of preventive services, including screenings for various health conditions, vaccinations, & counseling. Here's a more detailed explanation:

Medicare Part B Coverage: Preventive services are generally covered under Medicare Part B, which helps pay for doctor visits & outpatient care. No Cost Sharing for Some Screenings: Many preventive screenings are covered without any deductible, copay, or coinsurance charges. This means that the beneficiary won't have to pay anything for these services.

Specific Examples:

Examples of covered preventive services include:

Annual Wellness Visits: Medicare Part B covers a yearly "Wellness" visit to develop a personalized plan to help prevent disease & disability, based on your current health & risk factors.

Welcome to Medicare Exam: Medicare covers a one-time "Welcome to Medicare" visit within the first 12 months of Part B coverage.

Screenings for various conditions: This includes screenings for colorectal cancer, mammograms, & other conditions.

Vaccinations: Medicare covers many recommended vaccinations, such as the flu & pneumonia shot.

Counseling & education: This includes counseling & education on various health topics.

Eligibility and Requirements:

Eligibility for free preventive screenings is often based on age, risk factors & Medicare-determined timeframes. It's also important that your doctor or other healthcare provider accepts assignment, meaning they accept the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full.

Checking Your Coverage:

You can check your specific coverage & eligibility for preventive services by logging into your secure Medicare account or by contacting Medicare.

In summary, Medicare offers a comprehensive range of preventive services, many of which are covered at no cost to the beneficiary. These services play a crucial in promoting healthy aging.

Answered by Fred Manas on May 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in NY, CT, DC & 7 other states

Answered by Fred Manas Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes there are preventative screenings covered by Medicare. I would recommend to verify the screening is covered prior to the screening.

Answered by Carol Thompson on May 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in FL, LA, MI & NC, SC, VA & WI

Answered by Carol Thompson Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare covers mammogram as well as some other preventative screenings. Check your Medicare and You book for details.

Answered by Suzanne Lamperti on May 14, 2025

Broker Licensed in MD

Answered by Suzanne Lamperti Medicare Insurance Agent
Preventive services covered under Part B helps and carry no cost to you to you stay healthy, detect health problems early, determine the most effective treatments, and prevent certain diseases. Preventive services include exams, shots, lab tests, and screenings. They also include programs for health monitoring, and counseling and education to help you take care of your own health.

Answered by Jason Kirschner on May 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL

Answered by Jason Kirschner Medicare Insurance Agent
Most all preventative screenings are covered by Medicare no matter which plan or policy you have. This includes Original Medicare with or without a Medigap Policy or a Medicare Advantage Policy. There is a list of preventative screenings listed with every plan's policy sold.

Answered by Toni Johnson on May 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL, IN, MO & 5 other states

Answered by Toni Johnson Medicare Insurance Agent

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