I'm confused about preventive services under Medicare. Which screenings are actually free?
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Answered by Larry Dalton on April 10, 2025
Broker Licensed in OK & TX
Here’s a list of preventive services that are 100% covered under Original Medicare (Part B) at no additional cost to you:
- Annual Wellness Visit- Not a full physical, but a check-in to update your personalized prevention plan. It’s free once every 12 months, after your first year on Part B.
- Welcome to Medicare- One-time free visit within the first 12 months of enrolling in Part B. Includes a review of your health, safety, and screenings.
And most screenings will be approved by Medicare if eligibility is met and there is a medical need or concern to monitor something - like cancer screenings, heart and diabetes screenings, vaccines or other tests for things like vision/hearing/depression/etc.
Answered by Sherah Beasley on May 19, 2025
Broker Licensed in TX
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Cancer Screenings:
Medicare covers a wide range of cancer screenings, including breast cancer (mammograms), cervical cancer (Pap tests), colon cancer (colonoscopies), prostate cancer, and lung cancer screenings.
Heart Disease Screenings:
This includes screenings for abdominal aortic aneurysms and cardiovascular disease, as well as intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease.
Sexually Transmitted Infections:
Medicare covers screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis B for those at risk.
Vaccinations:
Free vaccinations are available for COVID-19, hepatitis B, influenza, and pneumonia.
Annual Wellness Visit (AWV):
This is a one-on-one visit with your doctor to develop or update your personalized prevention plan, which is also free.
Other Free Screenings:
Medicare also covers free screenings for alcohol misuse, depression, diabetes, hepatitis C, HIV, osteoporosis, and more.
Answered by Fred Manas on April 29, 2025
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