09/09/2026
Every new Medicare beneficiary gets a completely free preventive visit in their first 12 months on Medicare. It is called the Welcome to Medicare visit and it costs you nothing out of pocket.
During the visit your doctor reviews your health history, checks your height weight and blood pressure, screens for depression, discusses preventive services you qualify for, and helps you build a personalized prevention plan going forward.
If you or someone you know recently turned 65 and started Medicare, call your doctor and schedule this visit before the window closes.