Preventive Services for Seniors Covered by Medicare

Medicare is divided into parts – the original Medicare and the Mechanical Advantage. In this guide, we’ve outlined how Medicare Advantage plans work, how to know what a Medicare Advantage plan covers, and some of seniors’ most frequently asked questions about their healthcare coverage through Medicare Advantage.

The Mechanical advantage part C Medicare coverage is an all-in-one alternative to original Medicare. This part includes part A, B, and usually part D. Part C plans may have lower out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare.

If you can’t afford to pay your Medicare preventive services and other medical costs, you may be able to get help from your state. States offer programs for people eligible for or entitled to Medicare who has low income. Some programs may pay for Medicare services, and some pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance.

Medicare Advantage plans provide coverage for preventative care services, though coverage details vary widely from one program to another. Before enrolling in a plan, seniors should understand a plan’s preventive care coverage details, particularly if they are at an increased risk for developing conditions like high blood pressure or osteoporosis.