What is an Annual Wellness Visit?
The Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly visit with your doctor. During the visit, you and your doctor will create or update your personalized care plan. The plan is designed to help you improve your health and stay well. This is different from your annual physical exam.
During this Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, your doctor will:
- Ask you about past and current medical problems
- Talk with you about annual screenings you may need
- Do a blood screening
- Review your medications
- Do other routine screenings
We’ll remind you each year to schedule your Annual Wellness Visit. Together, you and your doctor will create a plan to keep you healthy.
How do you qualify for an Annual Wellness Visit?
You qualify for an Annual Wellness Visit if:
- You’ve had Medicare Part B for more than 12 months.
- You haven’t had a “Welcome to Medicare” visit in the last 12 months.
Common questions about Annual Wellness Visits
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