MEDICARE 101
When you reach Medicare age, your health coverage and approaches to your preventative health look a little different from what you may be used to. We are here to help you navigate that transition so that you can get the most out of your coverage and stay on top of you health.
Your Annual Wellness Visit is important to us! Read more to find out why.
100%
COVERED BY MEDICARE
MEDICARE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT (AWV)
Yearly Preventative Screenings
Medicare Part B covers one AWV in every 12 month period
As you age, health issues come up! Together, we can get in front of these issues with baseline/yearly screenings and by following up annually to address any changes in your health. Take advantage of this opportunity. It's included with your Medicare coverage!
Things to expect in your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit:
Appointments are scheduled with a medical professional from our office, usually with your regular doctor
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Check your weight and blood pressure
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Update your health risk assessments
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Update your medical and family history
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Update your current care team, preferred facilities, and DME suppliers
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Ensure you are up to date on your preventative screening schedule
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Screen for cognitive issues
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Provide health advice and referrals to health education and preventative counseling services
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Discuss end-of-life wishes
Things that are not covered in
your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit:
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Refills of current medications
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Discussion of preexisting conditions
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Discussion of new conditions
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Urine or blood sample testing
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Most vaccinations
Note:
Per Medicare regulations,
a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is NOT an "annual physical" or standard "office visit."
WHAT IF I NEED SOMETHING MORE?
Regular office visits and physical exams are different from your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). A physical exam, prescription refills, and treatment or procedures for new and preexisting conditions are all considered regular office visits and likely require a copay, additional insurance coverage, or an out of pocket payment. Below are examples of regular office visits and are not part of your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
If you would like medication refills or to discuss new or preexisting conditions during your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit,
you will be charged a separate office visit fee.
I need to talk to my doctor
ABOUT CHRONIC MEDICAL PROBLEMS
I need to request a
PRESCRIPTION REFILL
I need to talk to my doctor
ABOUT A NEW PROBLEM
