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Hi, I’m Dr. Kevin Soden. Welcome to Medicare Made Clear. I’m here with UnitedHealthcare’s Dr. Richard Migliori, where we’re helping real people get answers to their Medicare questions.
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I would like to understand some of the coverages I have as I get older during the season, say in wintertime, where the flu season comes on. Does Medicare cover my flu shots? And does Medicare cover other vaccines or shots that I can get to prevent illnesses?
Dr. Migliori
As doctors, those are the types of questions we really like to get. Right, Kevin?
Dr. Soden
Absolutely, because it tells us when a patient is being proactive about their health.
Dr. Migliori
Exactly, and there are a lot of preventive services covered under Medicare. Let’s start with the flu shot. That is covered every year. Medicare also covers glaucoma tests, smoking cessation, diabetes screening, cardiovascular screenings, bone mass measurements, as well as colon, prostate, and breast cancer screening.
Dr. Soden
What about annual, routine physical exams?
Dr. Migliori
Oh, I’m glad you reminded me. Those are covered too. And that’s a crucial way to stay on top of your health. At your yearly exam, it’s important to discuss all the medications you take, any symptoms or health concerns you have, your medical conditions and any previous surgery, as well as any changes in your life style or mood.
Dr. Soden
And it’s a great way to catch problems early.
Dr. Migliori
That’s right. And I should add that certain Medicare Advantage Plans offer additional screenings not covered by Original Medicare.
Thanks, Dr. Migliori, and thank you for joining us on Medicare Made Clear.
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Preventive Care Coverage Under Medicare
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Dr. Richard Migliori from UnitedHealthcare answers common Medicare coverage questions about preventive care. For instance, are flu shots covered by Medicare? What about other preventive services?
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