Understanding Medicare’s Coverage of Preventive Care Services

Preventive care helps you stay healthy so that you can avoid health issues. Medicare Part B covers a wide variety of preventive tests, screenings, vaccinations and exams at no cost to you. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most Medicare Advantage plans to cover recommended clinical preventive services without charging deductibles or copays. This includes a comprehensive yearly Wellness Visit. Preventive care Most health plans, including those available in the Health Insurance Marketplace, must cover a set of preventive care services—like shots and screenings—at no cost to beneficiaries. Medicare is…

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