Sexually transmitted infection screenings & counseling
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings and counseling to help beneficiaries maintain their sexual health. These preventive services are designed to detect and prevent the spread of STIs through early detection and patient education.
- Covers screenings for various sexually transmitted infections
- Includes counseling sessions to discuss STI prevention
- Typically provided during annual wellness visits
- Screening frequency depends on individual risk factors
- Applies to beneficiaries at increased risk for STIs
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Individuals at increased risk for STIs
- Beneficiaries who receive screenings from Medicare-approved providers
- Most preventive STI screenings are covered at 100% with no out-of-pocket costs
- No copayment or coinsurance for eligible screenings
- Screenings must be ordered by a qualified healthcare provider
- Coverage limited to specific high-risk groups
- Screenings must be deemed medically necessary
- Some advanced or specialized testing may not be fully covered
- Discuss STI screening needs with your primary care physician
- Schedule an annual wellness visit to assess STI screening requirements
- Contact Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE for specific coverage details
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
- Topics
- Medicare STI screeningsexually transmitted infection testingMedicare preventive servicesSTI counselingMedicare sexual health
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