Why doesn’t Original Medicare cover an annual physical exam?
Why doesn’t Original Medicare cover an annual physical exam?
Answer:
Answer:
⚖️ It’s against the law.
In the original law, signed in 1965, Medicare was designed to cover acute medical conditions and treatments. To contain costs, the law specifically excludes eyeglasses, hearing aids and physical exams. In more recent years, Medicare has expanded to cover some preventive services, including the one-time “Welcome to Medicare” physical and the subsequent Annual Wellness Visits.
⚖️ It’s against the law.
In the original law, signed in 1965, Medicare was designed to cover acute medical conditions and treatments. To contain costs, the law specifically excludes eyeglasses, hearing aids and physical exams. In more recent years, Medicare has expanded to cover some preventive services, including the one-time “Welcome to Medicare” physical and the subsequent Annual Wellness Visits.
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