Preventive Service |
How Often Allowed |
|---|---|
| Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening | Once after Welcome to Medicare initial exam if at risk |
| Annual Wellness Visit | Every 12 months if more than 12 months after Welcome to Medicare |
| Bone Mass Measurement | Once every 24 months (unless medically necessary) |
| Cardiovascular Screenings | Every 5 years if no apparent symptoms |
| Fecal Occult Blood Test | Every 12 months if 50+ |
| Flexible Sigmoidoscopy | 48 months or 120 months after previous screening if not at risk and 50+ |
| Colonoscopy | 120 months (or 24 months if high risk) |
| Barium Enema * | 48 months (or 24 months if high risk) if used instead of a colonoscopy |
| Diabetes Screenings | 12 months (6months if pre-diabetic) |
| Diabetes Self-management Training * | With MD order or referral |
| Flu Shots -- with H1N1 this year | Best each year in Oct. or Nov., may bea co-pay in some Medicare Advantage Plans |
| Glaucoma Tests | Every 12 months if at high risk (eg. diabetic or family history) |
| Hepatitis B Shots | If medium or high risk, 3 injections |
| Mammogram (screening) | Once a year after age 40 |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy Services * | With MD referral (3 hrs. counseling first year) |
| Pap Test & Pelvic Exam (with breast exam) | 24 months (or 12 months if high risk) |
| Physical Exam - "Welcome to Medicare" | Within 12 months on Medicare B |
| Pneumococcal Shot | Usually once -- more if MD approves |
| Prostrate Cancer Screenings (Digital Rectal Exam* and PSA Test) | Digital Rectal Exam: and free PSA Test every 12 months for men over 50 |
| Shingles Vaccine (Herpe's Zoster)** | Once - May need to bring from pharmacy to get cheapest cost because covered by Part D |
| Smoking Cessation * (counseling) | 8 visits in a 12 month period |
* Will be charged the Part B deductible &/or 20% of doctor's visit.
** Covered under Part D and not often in doctor's office because they are not Part D Plan network providers. You can seek to be reimbursed by submitting to your Part D plan.
Produced by the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) under AoA Grant #93.071