The Welcome to Medicare preventive visit is a one-time visit covered by Medicare Part B within the first 12 months of having Part B. The visit includes a review of your medical and family history, a physical exam, education and counseling about preventive services, and a referral for other screenings. There is no Part B deductible or coinsurance for this visit.
Key Points
- Welcome to Medicare visit: one-time visit within first 12 months of Part B
- Includes medical history review, physical exam, and preventive service education
- No Part B deductible or coinsurance
- Schedule this visit within your first 12 months of Part B
- Different from the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV)