The Medicare Part B deductible is waived for screening pap smears and pelvic exams. Screening blood test for prostate cancer. Annual prostate cancer screening is covered for men over age 50. No coinsurance and no Part B deductible for the PSA test. Colorectal Cancer Screening Screening test to detect colon or bowel cancer.
Doctor can substitute barium enema for sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
Frequency limits are set for each procedure. Nothing for fecal occult blood test. Hepatitis shot for those at medium to high risk for hepatitis. Nothing for flu and pneumonia shots if the doctor accepts assignment. Medicare Savings Programs help people on Medicare pay for some or all Medicare-related costs.