If you have original Medicare you may be eligible for some preventive services free, under the Affordable Care Act.
In addition to a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit during the first 12 months of Part B coverage, Medicare also offers tobacco use cessation counseling and annual wellness visits to help Medicare recipients develop personalized prevention plans.
Here is a sampling of the preventive screenings covered by original Medicare:
- Bone mass measurement
- Cardiovascular disease screenings
- Cervical cancer screenings
- Diabetes screening
- Flu shots
- Hepatitis B shots
- HIV screening (for people at increased risk or who ask for test)
- Obesity screenings and counseling
- Pap smear tests and pelvic exams
- Pneumonia shots
- Sexually transmitted infections screening and counseling
It is important to know that original Medicare doesn’t cover everything—there are significant gaps in coverage for both Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical). Supplement plans are available to fill in these gaps.
A knowledgeable and licensed insurance agent can help you ensure you are fully covered in all areas. The team at Benefit Packages has been helping seniors find coverage through Anthem Medicare and other plans for over 20 years. Call us today at 1-800-356-3615 for a quote, or visit our website here.