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Medicare Wellness Exam

Your Medicare preventive services benefits

Medicare preventive services are special services included in your Medicare Part B insurance benefits. Prevention is an important part of staying healthy, so take advantage of these valuable opportunities to talk with your health care provider about your wellness, once every 12 months.

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Why you need a Medicare wellness exam

Medicare preventive services include a visit with your health care provider, every 12 months, to discuss:

  • preventive care
  • counseling
  • education
  • disease screening

What to expect from your Medicare wellness exam

During your Medicare Wellness Exam, your provider may discuss the following topics:

  • current medications and supplements you are taking (please bring all your medications to your appointment)
  • height, weight, blood pressure and pulse
  • safety and accident prevention discussion
  • immunizations
  • screening for certain common conditions
  • personalized screening plan for other conditions
  • safety and accident prevention

More about your Medicare wellness exam

Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers:

  • Welcome to Medicare visit: One-time service, within your first 12 months of Medicare Part B coverage.
  • First annual wellness visit: One-time service, at least 12 months after your “Welcome to Medicare visit,” if this was done.
  • Medicare Wellness Exam: Ongoing annual visits, at least 12 months after the previous wellness visit.
  • Breast/pelvic exam is covered every other year for women.

Additional medical tests and services are still available to you, and additional time may be scheduled during your appointment to discuss new or existing health concerns, but an additional cost will be charged to your insurance.

Coinsurance and/or deductibles may apply to these additional services such as:

  • new health concerns like a cold, cough, upset stomach or warts
  • evaluation of a pre-existing health condition already identified before the appointment
  • a new treatment plan established for your health and safety

For more details, go to medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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Source: https://www.medicare.gov/
Reviewed by: Brian Miller, MD

First published: 3/7/2017
Last reviewed: 8/19/2021

Allina Health Everyday Clinic

This is a retail clinic location. We offer basic services for minor injuries and illnesses for patients 18 months and older. We do not see visits for workers' or injury compensation.

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Everyday On Wheels

Everyday On Wheels mobile clinic is not wheel chair accessible due to the size of the vehicle. Patients should be able to safely climb a short set of stairs to enter the mobile clinic.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time and have your mobile phone available for the provider to contact you when they are ready to see you.
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We've changed how we provide some services with your care and safety in mind. Expanded virtual care services are available to schedule online. You can also call your clinic for help finding the best option.

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Only these primary care appointments can be scheduled online. For all other appointments or with any questions, call 1-888-425-5462.

Health insurance coverage for physicals varies depending on your plan. Contact your insurance provider to verify coverage, especially if you've scheduled less than a year from your last physical exam.
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Only these primary care appointments can be scheduled online. For all other appointments or with any questions, call 1-888-425-5462.

Health insurance coverage for physicals varies depending on your plan. Contact your insurance provider to verify coverage, especially if you've scheduled less than a year from your last physical exam.
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