Medicare and Preventive Care: Screenings and Services That Could Save Your Life

Posted by Pattie Scoma
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When it comes to staying healthy in retirement, prevention is just as important as treatment. Medicare covers a wide range of preventive care services, such as screenings and annual check-ups, that can help detect health problems early, when they are most treatable. Taking advantage of these coverage could quite literally save your life.

The Importance of Preventive Care

Preventive care is designed to catch potential health issues before they become serious. Many conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, often develop silently. By identifying risks early, you can make lifestyle changes or begin treatment before complications arise.

What Medicare Covers

Medicare Part B includes coverage for many essential preventive services at no cost to you, as long as you visit a participating provider. Some of the most important include:

• Annual Wellness Visit: A yearly check-in with your doctor to review your health, medications, and risk factors.
• Cancer Screenings: Screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer.
• Cardiovascular Screenings: Tests that check cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease.
• Diabetes Screenings: Especially important if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of diabetes.
• Depression and Mental Health Screenings: Because mental well-being is just as critical as physical health.

Why You Shouldn’t Delay

Preventive services aren’t just about adding years to your life; they’re about adding quality to those years. Staying proactive with your health can mean fewer hospital visits, lower medical bills, and more energy to enjoy your retirement.

Take Control of Your Health

Medicare gives you the tools to stay on top of your well-being. The next step is up to you! Schedule your screenings, attend your wellness visits, and stay current on preventive care.

If you’d like guidance on how Medicare preventive services fit into your overall plan, our experienced licensed insurance brokers are here to help. Call us for free, no-obligation assistance in making the most of your Medicare plan.