Health maintenance exam

You'll work with your provider to:

• get health screenings based on your age, gender, family history and other risk factors
• review your medical history, medicines, allergies and immunizations
• have a check-up including blood pressure, pulse, height and weight

Adult physical exams for women may also include a pap smear, and a pelvic and breast health exam, as appropriate.

It is a good idea to call your health insurance provider before your appointment to find out what services will and won't be covered.

We are legally required to submit a bill to your insurance company that includes all the services you received at a visit. Along with the preventative exam, we will need to separately bill you for additional services such as:

• new health concerns like a cold, cough, upset stomach or warts
• evaluation of a pre-existing health condition already identified before the appointment
• a new treatment plan established for your health and safety

Medicare covers two types of physical exams – one when you're new to Medicare and one each year after that. For details, go to medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).