Preventive Care

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March 23, 2026

Understanding Your Medicare Summary Notice

Learn how to read your Medicare Summary Notice, spot billing errors, track your spending, and use the MSN to protect your rights as a beneficiary.

Medicare Part B Immunization Coverage: Which Vaccines Are Included?

Learn which vaccines Medicare Part B pays for, what Part D covers, and how to keep your immunization costs as low as possible.

Understanding Medicare's Mental Health and Counseling Benefits

Learn about Medicare's mental health coverage including therapy, psychiatric care, inpatient treatment, substance abuse services, and telehealth options.

The Annual Wellness Visit: What Medicare Covers Every Year

Learn what happens during Medicare's Annual Wellness Visit, how it differs from a regular checkup, what your prevention plan includes, and how to avoid surprise bills.

Medicare Preventive Services: Free Screenings and Tests

Discover free preventive services covered by Medicare Part B, including cancer screenings, vaccines, cardiovascular tests, and how they differ from diagnostic care.

Medicare Lab Tests and Diagnostic Services: What's Covered

Learn which lab tests and diagnostic services Medicare covers, including clinical vs diagnostic tests, cost-sharing rules, and how to verify coverage.

Medicare Cardiac Rehab and Heart Disease Coverage

Explore how Medicare covers cardiac rehabilitation and heart disease treatment, including rehab programs, qualifying conditions, and session limits.

A Full Guide to Medicare Vision Coverage

Learn what eye care services Medicare pays for, from glaucoma screenings to cataract surgery, and discover your options for routine vision care coverage.

Welcome to Medicare: Your Initial Preventive Physical Exam

Learn about the Welcome to Medicare visit, a one-time preventive physical exam available in your first 12 months of Part B coverage, and why you should not skip it.

Understanding Medicare Star Ratings: How Plan Quality Is Measured

Learn how Medicare's star rating system works and how you can use it to compare the quality of Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation of any specific Medicare plan. Benefits, costs, and availability vary by plan and location. For complete information about your Medicare options, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY: 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.