
07/19/2025
Medicare Wellness Visits: How are they different from a typical physical exam?
Think of it this way:
🤒 When you’re sick or in pain, you want to get better. A physical exam helps your doctor figure out what the problem is and what needs to be done.
☺️ When you’re healthy and feeling good, you want to stay that way. A wellness exam helps your doctor understand what’s working for you and how to best support your continued health and well-being.
Medicare Wellness visits are an important piece of the puzzle in helping you stay on track with your health needs and live a healthy, happy, and vibrant life.
During the exam, your primary care provider combines information from the visit with your medical record to gauge your risk for common preventable health problems in order to create your personal prevention plan.
Medicare covers a wellness visit once every 12 months, and you are eligible for this benefit after you have had Part B for at least 12 months. If you fit this description, it's time to schedule your Medicare Wellness Visit!