Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are a free, valuable opportunity for maintaining your health and well-being
Contributed • May 5, 2021
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a preventive exam involving a person’s health, safety and well-being. It’s a valuable, free resource that eligible community members are encouraged to take advantage of.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a preventive exam involving a person’s health, safety and well-being. It’s a valuable, free resource that eligible community members are encouraged to take advantage of.
“When someone transitions to Medicare, whether it be due to age or disability, they may have more health issues to be addressed, which is what your provider appointments concentrate on,” explains Ruth Hanson, manager of clinical operations at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital. “While other appointments are handling chronic health concerns, an Annual Wellness Visit is all about preventive care. The cost is covered entirely by Medicare, which is a testament to the importance of this visit.”