Annual Wellness Visits

Home Services Primary Care Annual Wellness Visits

A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly appointment to create or update a personalized prevention plan, focusing on long-term health rather than diagnosing acute illnesses. While Medicare does not cover a routine physical exam, an (AWV) contains elements that are similar to a check-up or physical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any Medicare beneficiary who:

  • Has been receiving Medicare Part B benefits for at least 12 months, and
  • Has not had an initial preventive physical examination (the “Welcome to Medicare” exam) or an AWV within the past 12 months.

Medicare will pay for an Annual Wellness Visit once every 12 months. Medicare Advantage members may have slightly different time frames (i.e. paid for every calendar year).

No. The Medicare Part B deductible and coinsurance payments do not apply to the AWV.

  • Review and update medical and family history
  • Review and update a list of current providers
  • Measure height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and other routine measurements
  • Assess for any possible cognitive impairment
  • Review potential risk factors for depression, including current or past experiences with depression or other mood disorders
  • Review functional ability and level of safety
  • Provide health advice and possibly referral to preventive services related to needs such as weight loss, smoking cessation, fall prevention, and nutrition
  • Establish or update a written screening schedule for the individual for the next 5-10 years, based on health status, screening history, and age
  • Prepare a list of risk factors and conditions for which interventions are recommended or are underway for the individual, and a list of treatment options and their associated risks and benefits
  • Review of the responses to the Health Risk Assessment

You should bring your completed Health Risk Assessment, and a complete list of your medications (including vitamins and over-the-counter drugs) or all your medication bottles for the doctor to review. You should also bring a list of your top two to three concerns or questions for the doctor. If you have concerns about your memory or a chronic health condition (such as diabetes, heart disease, or depression), you might consider bringing a family member or friend with you to the appointment.

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