Schedule your Annual Wellness Visit
Stay on top of your health.
The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is your chance each year to sit down with your doctor and:
- Talk about your overall health
- Work together to make sure your personal care plan is working
Is it covered?
Yes, if you’ve had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months. Check with your health plan to make sure.
What to expect
At your visit, your doctor will:
- Get to know your medical, social and emotional health history
- Check your height, weight and blood pressure
- Go over health tests you may need, like blood sugar levels and cholesterol
- Check your medicines to make sure they’re still right for you
- Partner with you to create your personalized health goals
What happens after your visit?
Your care team will:
- Check in on you to answer your questions.
- Help you to get specialist care, if you need it.
- Support you for any of your health care needs and medicines.
- Help you to meet your health goals, with screenings and doctor visits.
Source
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice or a substitute for professional health care. You should consult an appropriate health care professional for your specific needs.
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