Although more fee-for-service Medicare patients have taken advantage of preventive services since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act made the type of care more accessible, use of such ...

I have a little way to go until I’m a senior citizen, so I asked a couple of people over 65 (my parents) about their experience with Medicare’s wellness program. Now in their 70s, my parents are ...

Medicare coverage for people 65+ comes in four parts: Part A (care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice and at home; Part B (doctor’s bills, outpatient care, medical equipment, preventive ...

The American Medical Association and AARP provide a free, download brochure to help seniors receive the preventive services that are now covered by Medicare. The “Team Up to Stay Healthy” brochure ...

Healthcare experts are urging Medicare beneficiaries to take full advantage of a suite of “zero-cost” preventive services ...

Medicare enters 2026 with some of the strongest preventive benefits ever offered, giving older adults powerful tools to stay healthy, independent and engaged. Used fully, these services can transform ...

While original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it doesn’t cover ...

SAVVY SENIOR: While original Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it ...

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Medicare Part B offers a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive healthcare visit to all new enrollees. During this visit, a doctor reviews an individual’s current state of health and medical history and ...