For instance, Medicare beneficiaries age 50 or older may receive free fecal occult blood test screenings annually. Other screenings for colorectal cancer are subject to a 20 percent copay and Part B deductible. Flu and pneumonia vaccines are free. Annual mammography screening for female beneficiaries age 40 and older are subject to a 20 percent copay. The agency identifies appropriate preventive services for different age groups based on research and recommendations of federal health agencies, national professional health organizations and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a non-federal expert panel.
Preventive practices can go a long way in staving off illness and disease.
Ask your physician which preventive services are appropriate for you, given your age, gender, and family and medical history. All rights reserved.