Welcome to Medicare Exam

Is there an age requirement or does the patient just have to be eligible for Medicare?

Jul 9th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: Welcome to Medicare Exam

Medicare pays for one “Welcome to Medicare” preventive doctor visit. You must have the exam in the first year you enroll in Medicare Part B. Medicare fee-for-service patients are eligible for the Welcome to Medicare visit(also known as the Initial Preventive Physical Exam, IPPE) during the first twelve months of enrollment. For most patients, this means from ages 65-66. But, patients who are eligible for Medicare due to disability could be eligible at any age: the date of enrollment determines eligibility. This is a once-in-a-lifetime benefit.

Jul 11th, 2012 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: Welcome to Medicare Exam

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