What Is A Medicare Wellness Exam? 
A Medicare wellness exam is a yearly visit -LRB- conducted with your physician -RRB- available to individuals who have had Medicare Part B for more than 12 months . Your doctor must accept Medicare and assignment for it to be 100 % covered by Medicare . The purpose of a `` wellness '' exam is to create and maintain a prevention plan to help prevent diseases and disabilities that is customized to you -LRB- based on your current health and risk factors -RRB- . During the exam : 1 -RRB- Your doctor will generally have you fill out health risk assessment -LRB- usually a questionnaire -RRB- during the visit 2 -RRB- Review and update your medical history 3 -RRB- Check your vitals -LRB- height , weight , blood pressure , etc. -RRB- 4 -RRB- Check you for any cognitive impairments 5 -RRB- Provide suggestions to help you improve potential problem health areas 6 -RRB- Create a screening schedule for preventative services Please note , however , any additional services that a doctor conducts or orders , may not be covered by the wellness exam benefits and you might have to pay a coinsurance or deductible depending upon what programs you have -LRB- e.g. Parts A , B , and a Medicare supplement , only Part A & B , etc. -RRB- 