Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Tips and Resources

Find the resources and information you need to understand and schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.

What is the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?

The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) provides a time to meet with your primary care physician (PCP) to create or update a personalized plan to help prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. 

Annual Wellness Visit Tips

• Bring your medical records to the wellness visit including a list of your prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements.
• Include a list of your current doctors and other health providers. Be prepared to discuss your family medical and health history.
• During the visit you will complete the Medicare Total Health Assessment. Your physician will provide education and counseling about preventive services, and discuss any health issues that are identified that may need follow-up.
• After the AWV you may need to set up a more in-depth appointment to address specific diagnostic or health care needs.

For More Information

• What is an Annual Wellness Visit and Why is it Important?
• Medicare Wellness Visits - Information from the Medicare Learning Network
• Your Guide to Medicare Preventive Services
• Medicare and You - Official Medicare Handbook
• Getting Your Telehealth Appointments Covered By Medicare 
• Medicare.gov Compare Tools