Get the most out of Medicare
Source: Medicare.gov
Medicare covers doctor’s visits, hospital care and prescription drugs. It also covers a wide range of other health services and items.
Welcome visit
Medicare Part B covers one Welcome to Medicare preventive visit in the first 12 months. This visit isn’t a physical exam. It is a review of your:
- Medical and health history.
- Recommended preventive services.
- Risk factors for certain conditions.
Health screenings
Screenings can help diagnose diseases early, often before there are symptoms. Medicare covers these screenings:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- Bone mass.
- Cancer: Breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, vaginal.
- Cardiovascular disease.
- Cognitive assessment.
- COVID-19.
- Depression.
- Diabetes.
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG).
- Eye exams.
- Glaucoma.
- Hearing and balance.
- Hepatitis B and C.
- HIV Macular degeneration.
- Mental health & alcohol or substance use disorders.
- Sexually transmitted infections.
- Social determinants of health risk assessment.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Medicare Part B covers medically necessary DME, when prescribed by a doctor for use in the home. Covered DME includes:
- Canes.
- Commode chairs.
- CPAP machines.
- Diabetes supplies.
- Hospital beds.
- Walkers.
- Wheelchairs and scooters.
Other therapies Medicare covers:
- Advanced Primary Care Management to coordinate and tailor care.
- Bariatric surgery for certain conditions related to morbid obesity.
- Behavioral health integration.
- Caregiving training to help a loved one follow their treatment.
- Chronic care management services for serious chronic conditions.
- Chronic pain management.
- Community health integration services address social factors impacting health or access to care.
Annual Wellness
Visit This visit outlines a personalized plan to prevent disease or disability, based on your current health and risk factors.
For more information, go to www. medicare.gov/coverage or call 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227).
