Preventive & screening services
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare offers a wide range of preventive and screening services designed to help beneficiaries detect and prevent potential health issues early. These services are typically covered at no additional cost when received from Medicare-approved providers.
- Many preventive services are covered 100% with no out-of-pocket costs
- Annual wellness visits are available to help track your health
- Screenings include cancer, cardiovascular, and diabetes tests
- Vaccinations like flu and pneumonia shots are typically fully covered
- Screenings must be recommended by a healthcare professional
- Available to all Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Some services may have age or risk factor requirements
- Applies to Original Medicare and most Medicare Advantage plans
- Most preventive services are covered at 100% with no copayment
- No deductible applies for most preventive screenings
- Some advanced diagnostic tests may require 20% coinsurance
- Services must be deemed medically necessary
- Must be performed by Medicare-approved healthcare providers
- Frequency of screenings may be limited (e.g., once per year)
- Some advanced or experimental screenings might not be covered
- Consult with your primary care physician about recommended screenings
- Review your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit options
- Check specific coverage details with Medicare or your plan provider
- Schedule recommended preventive screenings proactively
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicare preventive servicesMedicare screeningsfree Medicare health checksMedicare wellness visitspreventive care coverage
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