You can refuse a Medicare Wellness visit. However, while not required, yearly Medicare wellness visits allow you to discuss your health and explore preventive opportunities. During a wellness visit, a ...

I have a little way to go until I’m a senior citizen, so I asked a couple of people over 65 (my parents) about their experience with Medicare‘s wellness program. Now in their 70s, my parents are ...

Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for an annual wellness visit when they have had coverage for longer than 12 months. These appointments are for developing or updating a personalized plan based on ...

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Medicare Part B offers a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive healthcare visit to all new enrollees. During this visit, a doctor reviews an individual’s current state of health and medical history and ...

To make the most of your visit, preparation matters. Bringing a list of questions ensures you leave with clarity, confidence, and a plan that supports healthy aging. Here are 10 to consider: Take note ...

When most of us think of an annual doctor visit, we typically think of the annual physical, the kind we’ve generally received that might have been paid out of pocket but that is more recently covered ...

Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, didn't hesitate when she was asked to fill out a routine mental health questionnaire during a checkup last November. Her answers on the form led her ...

Learn how routine check-ups, diagnostic screenings, and a focus on nutrition and behavior lead to a happy, healthy pet.