Healthy aging becomes more complex as the years pass. Those little aches and pains sometimes become a daily challenge. Perhaps it makes you wonder if there’s a preventable underlying cause or you worry about the costs of diagnosis. We want you to thrive and so does Medicare.
That’s why they have twenty-seven different preventive health screenings that are covered, not at the normal 80% of cost, but at 100%, to make sure that copays and deductibles are not a barrier to helping you feel your best.
These covered services range from your annual check-ups and numerous available vaccines, to periodic screenings for an entire range of health concerns that are prevalent within our age group. Services include screenings for bone mass density, cardiovascular health, cancer, depression, diabetes, glaucoma, and reproductive organs. They also offer free education and therapy for general nutrition and special considerations for diabetic dietary needs, or the prevention of developing diabetes or obesity which can often lead to other health challenges. Optimizing your health provides a better quality of life for years to come and lowers your healthcare costs. That’s a win-win!
Please note: for those of you who have Medicare Advantage plans, please contact your plan for pre-approval first. They are the administrators of your Parts A and B Medicare benefits and extra benefits, thus they may need to give their permission prior to 100% payment.
Would you like more information? Contact your State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) office, or visit Medicare.gov/publications to view or print the booklet “Your Guide to Medicare Preventive Services”.
SHIP, formerly known as MMAP, has offices in every Michigan county. Call today! 800-803-7174 SHIP is a free, unbiased Medicare counseling service provided to you via local, state, and federal grants.