What Is and What Is Not Covered During Your Annual Wellness Visit?
Your annual wellness visit includes a check of your height, weight, bloodwork, and vital signs. You and your provider will discuss any changes to your health and will work together to create a personal health plan for the year ahead.
Please note, there are certain areas that may not be covered by your insurance provider. This may require paying a copay or deductible during your annual wellness visit.
These areas are NOT covered by your insurance during your annual wellness visit:
· Sick visits. If your time with your doctor involves a discussion of an illness or symptoms, from an infection to abdominal pain, and your doctor recommends care or a treatment plan, you might be responsible for a copay and/or a deductible.
· Chronic illnesses. Your insurance for your annual wellness visit does not cover any discussion, treatment, or prescription of medications for chronic illnesses or conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. In this instance as well, you might be responsible for a copay and/or a deductible.
Of course, your doctor or care provider will talk with you about any topics you would like during your annual wellness visit. However, if you have a question about what may be covered and what is not, please do not hesitate to ask at the beginning of your visit.