NASUAD has developed an Information Guide on Medicare’s Preventive Services, including a list of covered services
Starting in 2011, in an effort to help seniors and their doctors prevent disease and identify and treat illness early, the Affordable Care Act eliminated Part B coinsurance and deductibles for the majority of preventive screenings and services. However, with just 16 percent of beneficiaries in traditional Medicare taking advantage of the free preventive health benefits, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has launched a multi-prong, multi-media campaign to raise awareness.
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Information and Referral (I&R) provide the “boots on the ground” service to Medicare beneficiaries. As trusted sources of information, SHIP and I&R services can provide Medicare beneficiaries with the tools and resources to access preventive services. The Information Guide on Medicare’s Preventive Services will help SHIP and I&R professionals learn about Medicare-covered preventive services, including information about eligibility, frequency, and whether there is beneficiary cost sharing associated with the specific service.
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