Here is a bullet-point list of some of the preventive care that Medicare covers (most people think Medicare doesn’t cover preventive care at all – not true):
- “Welcome to Medicare” physical (within 1st 6 mos.)
- Cardiovascular screening (once every 5 years)
- Mammograms (once a year)
- Cervical screening (once every 2 years)
- Prostate screening (once every year)
- Colorectal screening (varies depending on type and history)
- Glaucoma tests (once every year)
- Shots (varies)
- Bone density tests (once every 2 years)
and more!
See Medicare’s booklet on the topic here: www.medicare.gov/
Publications/Pubs/pdf/10110.pdf
