What Should You Bring to Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?
A little preparation can help you get more from your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
This visit gives you and your primary care provider time to review your health, medications and possible health risks. Together, you can create or update a plan to help you stay healthy.
According to Medicare, the Annual Wellness Visit focuses on creating or updating a personalized prevention plan. It is not the same as a routine physical.
Not sure what happens during the visit? Learn what a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is and how it differs from a routine physical.
Start With Your Medication List
Bring a current list of everything you take, including:
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medicines
- Vitamins
- Supplements
Include the name of each medicine, the amount you take, when you take it and why you take it. Reviewing your current prescriptions is an important part of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
Have questions about your medications? Ask. HealthNet clinical pharmacists can review your medications, answer questions and provide counseling as part of your care.
Bring Information About Your Health
It can also help to bring:
- Updates to your medical history
- Changes in your family’s health history
- Names of other doctors or specialists you see
- Information about recent care or changes in your health
- Questions you want to ask your provider
Your medical and family history are part of the information reviewed during the visit.
Write Down Your Questions
It’s easy to forget a question once your appointment begins. Write down the things you want to talk about before you arrive.
You may want to ask:
- Are there screenings I need?
- Am I up to date on my vaccines?
- Do I have questions about any of my medications?
- What can I do to help stay healthy?
Your Wellness Visit can help identify recommended screenings, vaccines and other preventive services and create or update your personalized prevention plan.
Make the Most of Your Visit
Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a chance to look ahead. Coming prepared can help you and your HealthNet primary care team focus on what is important to your health.
Ready for your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit? Schedule a visit with your HealthNet primary care team.
Want to learn more about the care and support available to you? Explore primary care for Medicare patients at HealthNet.