New Preventive Care Benefits From Medicare

Beginning January 1, 2011, you will pay nothing for -- a one-time review of your health, education -- If youʼve had Part B for longer than 12

100% Coverage for*

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Bone Mass Measurement

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Cervical Cancer Screening, including Pap Smear tests and Pelvic Exams

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Cholesterol and other Cardiovascular Screenings

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Colorectal Cancer Screening (except for barium enemas)

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Diabetes Screening

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Flu shot, Pneumonia shot, and the Hepatitis B shot

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HIV Screening for people at increased risk or who ask for the test

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Mammograms

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disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy to help people manage diabetes or kidney

A few important notes:

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“Welcome to Medicare”

and counseling about preventive services, and referrals for other care if needed.

Yearly “Wellness” Exam

months, you can get a yearly wellness visit to develop or update a personalized

prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors.