Those who have Medicare Part B are 100% covered for Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Therefore, if you visit a health care professional who accepts Medicare assignment, you pay nothing. Your doctor, provider, or supplier signs an assignment agreement with Medicare to accept the payment amount Medicare approves for the service and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. The Part B deductible does not apply to this visit, so you won’t be responsible for out-of-pocket costs.
However, you can expect to pay a copayment or coinsurance and any unmet portion of your Part B deductible if:
– Your provider performs tests or services to treat an existing illness or health problem.
– You get any follow-up screenings or other preventive services recommended by your provider during your Wellness Visit.