Medicare
WNCCHS Benefits for Medicare Patients
“Welcome to Medicare” Preventative Visits, Annual Wellness Visits, and More!
WNCCHS accepts Medicare Insurance, so there’s no need to change providers. WNCCHS’s 340 B Pharmacy also accepts Medicare insurance.
If you’re new to Medicare, you are eligible for:
- An Initial Preventive Physical Exam, also called a “Welcome to Medicare” Preventative Visit
- Annual Wellness Visits
The Initial Preventive Physical Exam, or "Welcome to Medicare" Preventive Visit:
This preventive visit promotes good health through disease prevention and early detection.
A large portion of this exam also focuses on Medicare Preventive Services.
Medicare covers one Welcome to Medicare visit per lifetime.
This visit must be completed within the first 12 months after Part B coverage begins.
COMPONENTS OF A WELCOME TO MEDICARE PREVENTATIVE VISIT
- Review of medical and social history.
- Assessment of potential depression risk factors.
- Review of functional ability and safety level.
Physical exam.
- End-of-life planning.
- Medication review.
- Referrals for other preventive services (e.g., vaccines, prostate cancer screenings, bone mass measurement).
- No cost for new Medicare patients within 12 months of starting Part B coverage.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
The Annual Wellness Visit is designed to focus on health promotion and preventive care.
You and your provider will create a personalized prevention plan to help you stay healthy and avoid injury, illness, and disease.
WHO CAN GET A MEDICARE ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT?
You can receive an Annual Wellness Visit if you have had Medicare Part B for at least one year.
These visits are conducted annually.
COMPONENTS OF AN ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT:
Review and update your Health Risk Assessment.
Update medical and family history.
Update current providers and suppliers.
Review functional status.
Update your list of risk factors and conditions.
Education and referrals to support self-management and wellness (fall prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and social engagement).
Advanced care planning.
Medication review.
Review Social Determinants of Health issues such as resources, social connections, and health care access.
Frequently Asked Questions
GET MORE INFO AT MEDICARE.GOV.
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Yes, WNCCHS accepts Medicare Insurance, so there’s no need to change providers.
WNCCHS’s 340 B Pharmacy also accepts Medicare insurance.
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