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Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive services. Preventive care includes screenings and services that can help catch certain illnesses early, before they develop into more complicated, debilitating conditions.
Medicare Part B offers coverage for the following preventive services.
Take advantage of this introductory visit in the first 12 months of having Part B. Your "Welcome to Medicare" visit includes a review of your medical and social history as it relates to your health, and provides education and counseling about preventive services, including:
After having Part B for longer than 12 months, you are eligible for an annual “Wellness” visit to develop or update your personalized prevention plan (based on your current health and risk factors).
NOTE: Some screenings and services may seem like disease-preventing measures, but don’t necessarily meet certain criteria for preventive services by Medicare’s definition. Always check with your doctor or other health care provider to make sure a service or screening is covered by Medicare.
People with Medicare Part B are covered for the following preventive and screening services (certain conditions may apply):
Learn more about common procedures that medicare covers.
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans help cover some of Medicare's out-of-pocket costs, including at least partial coverage for your Part B coinsurance. To find out what Medigap plans are available in your area, call 1-800-995-4219 and speak with a licensed insurance agent.
Christian Worstell is a licensed insurance agent and a Senior Staff Writer for MedicareSupplement.com. He is passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of Medicare and understand their coverage options.
His work has been featured in outlets such as Vox, MSN, and The Washington Post, and he is a frequent contributor to health care and finance blogs.
Christian is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He currently lives in Raleigh, NC.
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