On 10/15/2016 5:04 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 10/15/2016 6:47 PM, Bob F wrote:
On 10/14/2016 11:15 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

At 67 you should be on medicare with no cost for physicals.

I have been led to believe that Medicare does not cover routine physicals

Right, they cover "wellness exams" that are essentially the same thing.
I posted a link to it on Medicare.gov

MY understanding is that they are a pretty basic "physical".

No shotgun blood tests or anything like that.

" Yearly "Wellness" visits: If you've had Part B for longer than 12
months, you can get this visit to develop or update a personalized
prevention help plan to prevent disease and disability based on your
current health and risk factors. Your provider will ask you to fill out
a questionnaire, called a €œHealth Risk Assessment,€� as part of this
visit. Answering these questions can help you and your provider develop
a personalized prevention plan to help you stay healthy and get the most
out of your visit. It also includes:
A review of your medical and family history
Developing or updating a list of current providers and
prescriptions
Height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine measurements
Detection of any cognitive impairment
Personalized health advice
A list of risk factors and treatment options for you
A screening schedule (like a checklist) for appropriate
preventive services. Get details about coverage for screenings, shots,
and other preventive services.

This visit is covered once every 12 months (11 full months must have
passed since the last visit)."



And cholesterol tests once every 5 years.

"Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers screening blood tests for
cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels every 5 years, when ordered
by a doctor. These screening tests help detect conditions that may lead
to a heart attack or stroke."