I'm confused about preventive services under Medicare. Which screenings are actually free?
Answered by 5 licensed agents
When it comes to Medicare, with Medicare Part A and B and the additional purchase of a Medicare supplement, or some call it Medigap, you can receive several preventive screenings and services at no cost. Diabetes, colon cancer, depression, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, cholesterol, and mammograms can all be covered without cost, if you have a Medicare supplement plan added to your traditional Medicare Part A and B.
Answered by Larry Dalton on April 10, 2025
Broker Licensed in OK & TX
Many Medicare Part B preventive services, including various cancer screenings, vaccinations, and wellness visits, are no cost to beneficiaries, as long as the service is provided by a provider who accepts assignment. For example, colorectal cancer screenings like colonoscopies, mammograms, and Prostate cancer screenings are covered without cost. Additionally, the Welcome to Medicare and yearly wellness visits are also no cost.
Answered by Gary Henderson on April 10, 2025
Agent Licensed in TX, AK, AL & 46 other states
Are you on a Medicare Supplement Plan G = Good or an Advantage plan? There are differences. Plan G follows the guidelines set up by Original Medicare Part A & Part B. Advantage plans can add things but they also require you to follow a network? Which are you? Ellen Diehl 770-712-9990 happy to serve.
Answered by Ellen Diehl on April 13, 2025
Broker Licensed in GA
Generally, services such as yearly immunizations for example, flu, shingles and routine screenings like mammograms'. However, these are typically limited to a set number for a given period. For a full comprehensive list contact your Plan.
Answered by Ron Gambles on April 9, 2025
Agent Licensed in TN
Totally understandable—Medicare can be confusing! The good news is that Medicare Part B covers many preventive services at no cost to you, as long as your doctor accepts Medicare. This includes things like yearly wellness visits, mammograms, colonoscopies, diabetes screenings, flu shots, and more. It’s all about catching issues early, and you don’t pay a dime for these if they’re considered preventive.
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