No. Medicare’s yearly Wellness visit is a conversation with your provider to build or update a plan to prevent disease. It is not a routine physical exam.
Medicare Part B covers the Wellness visit once every 12 months. Your first one can happen after you have had Part B for 12 months, or 12 months after your “Welcome to Medicare” visit.
At this visit, your provider reviews your health history and talks with you about staying healthy and the screenings you may need.
Want to talk about a new symptom or health problem? Medicare suggests booking a separate visit. If you get tests or services Medicare does not cover as part of the Wellness visit, such as a routine physical, you may have to pay.
How to prepare:
- Bring a list of your medicines and supplements.
- Know your family health history.
- Write down which screenings you have had and when.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, your benefits may differ. Call your plan to check.
Evans Medical Group accepts Medicare and provides geriatric care in Evans, GA. Call (706) 868-3100 to schedule.