The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a free preventive visit covered by Medicare Part B. The AWV is not a physical exam — it is a health risk assessment and personalized prevention plan. The AWV covers: health risk assessment, review of medications, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and depression screening.
Key Points
- AWV: free preventive visit covered by Medicare Part B
- Not a physical exam — health risk assessment and prevention plan
- Covers: health risk assessment, medication review, blood pressure, BMI, depression screening
- No Part B deductible or coinsurance for the AWV
- Schedule your AWV annually — it is a free benefit