Meet Your Nurse, Your Partner in Prevention
Your Annual Wellness Visit is a Medicare-covered benefit that gives you dedicated time with your healthcare team to focus on prevention, wellness, and planning for the future.
Working together, your nurse and provider help you stay on track with screenings, medications, and personalized health goals.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Your Annual Wellness Visit may include:
A review of your medical and family history
A review of fall risks and home safety
A review of your medications and supplements
Advance care planning information
A discussion about recommended screenings and vaccinations
A personalized prevention and wellness plan
Questions about memory, mood, hearing, mobility, and daily activities
Referrals or follow-up appointments when needed
Your visit may be completed by a registered nurse and your primary care provider as part of our team-based approach to care.
Meet Your Care Team, Your Partners in Prevention
Our registered nurses and primary care providers work together to help you understand your health, stay current on preventive care, and address concerns before they become more serious.
Your team can help you:
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- Identify screenings or vaccinations you may be due for
- Better understand your medications
- Manage ongoing health conditions
- Set realistic health goals
- Connect with other Health Center services and community resources
What Should I Bring?
Please bring:
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- Your current medication and supplement list
- The names of other healthcare providers you see
- Any recent changes in your health
- Questions or concerns you would like to discuss
- Advance directive documents, if you have them
- Your insurance card and photo identification
How Is This Different From a Physical?
An Annual Wellness Visit focuses on prevention and health planning. It does not include a complete head-to-toe physical examination.
A routine physical or problem-focused appointment may include an examination, diagnostic testing, treatment, or discussion of new symptoms.
When additional health concerns are addressed during your Annual Wellness Visit, a separate charge or copay may apply.
Why Schedule an Annual Wellness Visit?
Preventive care can help identify health risks early and keep your care plan up to date.
Your Annual Wellness Visit gives you dedicated time to talk about your health goals, review recommended care, and make a plan for the coming year.
Even when you feel well, this visit can help you take an active role in protecting your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare?
Medicare generally covers one Annual Wellness Visit every 12 months for eligible patients. Coverage may vary depending on your plan and the services provided during the appointment.
Is this the same as my yearly physical?
No. The Annual Wellness Visit focuses on prevention, health risks, screenings, and creating a personalized wellness plan.
Can I discuss a new medical concern?
Please let us know when scheduling if you have a new symptom or medical concern. Your care team may recommend a separate appointment or address the concern during the visit when appropriate. Additional charges may apply.
Do I need to be sick to schedule?
No. Annual Wellness Visits are intended for preventive care and are most helpful when completed regularly.
A personalized plan for staying healthy
Your Annual Wellness Visit is an opportunity to focus on prevention, review your overall health, and create a personalized plan for the year ahead.
During this visit, a member of your care team will talk with you about your health history, current medications, recommended screenings, safety concerns, and goals. Together, you will identify steps that may help you stay healthy and independent.
Call to schedule your Annual Wellness Visit today.
Bellaire Family Health Center: 231-533-8649
East Jordan Family Health Center: 231-536-2206
