for the yearly Wellness Visit with Medicare Part B, when your provider accepts assignment.
Source: Medicare.gov, Yearly wellness visits
Medicare wellness & senior care
A yearly plan to stay healthy, independent and on your feet.
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a once-a-year visit to review your health and build a personal prevention plan. We pair it with unhurried, attentive care for older adults.
By the numbers
Small checks that protect your independence.
1 in 4
adults 65 and older falls each year.
Source: CDC, Older Adult Falls Dataof adults 65 and older have at least one chronic condition.
Source: NCOA, Get the Facts on Healthy AgingWhat happens at your Wellness Visit
Health risk review
A short questionnaire about your health, habits and everyday activities.
Measurements and checks
Height, weight, blood pressure, a memory check, a mood screening and a fall-risk review.
Your prevention plan
A written schedule of the screenings and vaccines you need over the next several years.
Ongoing senior care
Follow-up visits, medication reviews and home visits when getting in is hard.
Care for older adults
Annual Wellness Visit
Your yearly prevention plan, covered by Medicare Part B.
Medication reviews
We check every medicine and supplement for interactions and side effects.
Fall and memory checks
Early signs found early, with a plan to stay safe at home.
Recommended vaccines
Flu, pneumonia and other vaccines recommended for your age.
Home visits
Your doctor can come to you when leaving home is hard.
Family and caregivers
Bring a loved one; we'll include them in the plan if you'd like.
Is this right for you?
Medicare covers one Annual Wellness Visit every 12 months.
- You've had Medicare Part B for more than 12 months
- You take several medicines
- You've had a fall, or worry about falling
- You help care for a parent or partner
- You'd like your care in Spanish
Questions
Common questions
Is the Annual Wellness Visit a physical exam?
No. It's a planning visit focused on prevention. If you need a physical exam or want to discuss a new problem, that part may be billed separately and a copay can apply.
Who is eligible?
Anyone with Medicare Part B for more than 12 months who hasn't had a Wellness Visit or a Welcome to Medicare visit in the past 12 months.
What should I bring?
Your medicines and supplements (or a list), the names of your other doctors, and any family health history you know.
Can a family member come with me?
Yes. Many patients bring a spouse, child or caregiver.