Wellness Exams

“Welcome to Medicare” Physical Exam

Medicare covers a one-time preventive physical exam within the first 12 months that you are eligible for Medicare Part B insurance. This exam includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health, along with education and counseling about preventive services. Preventative services covered by Medicare are listed below including certain screenings, shots, and referrals for other care, if needed.

What happens during the exam?

The exam will include the following:

• Record your medical history.
• Check your height, weight, and blood pressure.
• Calculate your body mass index.
• Give you a simple vision test.

Be Proactive

The Affordable Care Act provides for coverage for the following screenings for qualified Medicare Beneficiaries.

• Cardiovascular Screenings every 5 years
• Mammograms every 12 months
• Cervical and Vaginal Cancer Screening every 24 or every 12 months for high risk women
• Colorectal Cancer Screening (some screenings are every 12 months others every 120 months)
• Prostate Cancer Screening every 12 months
• Shots (Flu every year, Pneumococcal one time, Hepatitis B for eligible beneficiaries.