{"id":59077,"date":"2024-07-12T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T21:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goavila.com\/?p=58457"},"modified":"2024-07-19T22:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T03:41:57","slug":"medicare-y-la-atencion-preventiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goavila.com\/en\/medicare-y-la-atencion-preventiva\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicare and Preventive Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicare and Preventive Care: Key to Healthy Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Avila Medicare Solutions, we know that prevention is fundamental to maintaining good health, especially in the elderly. Medicare offers a wide range of preventive services designed to detect health problems early and avoid serious illnesses. In this article, we will explore how Medicare and preventive care can help you stay healthy and how to maximize these benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Preventive Care?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive care includes services and screenings designed to prevent disease or detect health problems in their early stages when they are easier to treat. This may include vaccinations, screenings and healthy lifestyle counseling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicare Covered Preventive Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare Part B covers many preventive services at no cost to you if you receive them from a provider who accepts Medicare assignment. Some of these services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Annual Health Examinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare covers one \"Welcome to Medicare\" preventive visit during the first 12 months of your Part B enrollment. After this period, Medicare covers one annual \"Wellness\" visit to develop or update a personalized prevention plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vaccines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare covers several vaccines, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Influenza vaccine<\/strong>Once per flu season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pneumonia vaccine<\/strong>Two different doses in your life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hepatitis B vaccine<\/strong>For people at high risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COVID-19 Vaccines<\/strong>According to current recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Screening Tests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare covers a variety of screening tests, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58979\" style=\"width:449px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/providing-trusted-support-and-care-is-her-passion-2023-11-27-04-53-51-utc.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breast cancer<\/strong>Annual screening mammography for women 40 years of age and older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cervical and vaginal cancer<\/strong>Pap smear and pelvic exam every 24 months, or every 12 months for women at high risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colorectal cancer<\/strong>Various types of tests for people 50 years of age and older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prostate cancer<\/strong>Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal exam annually for men 50 years of age and older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong>Screening tests for people at high risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Counseling and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare also covers smoking cessation counseling, nutritional counseling for people with diabetes or chronic kidney disease, and weight loss programs for people with obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Preventive Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive care offers numerous benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Detection<\/strong>Identify health problems before they become serious illnesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved Well-Being<\/strong>Maintain and improve general health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Reduction<\/strong>Avoid costly treatments through prevention and early management of diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximizing the Benefits of Preventive Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Schedule Your Exams and Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to schedule and attend all Medicare-covered preventive visits and exams. Keeping a calendar of your appointments can help you make sure you don't forget any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Consult with your Physician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor about which preventive services are right for you. Your doctor may recommend specific tests based on your health history and risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Stay Informed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review your Medicare coverage annually and watch for any changes in covered preventive services. You may also benefit from additional programs offered by Medicare Advantage plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Avila Medicare Solutions Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Avila Medicare Solutions, we are dedicated to providing you with the information and support you need to make the most of your Medicare benefits. We offer free, expert advice to help you understand your coverage and schedule needed preventive services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about Medicare and preventive care, or if you need help scheduling your screenings and preventive visits, don't hesitate to contact us. Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goavila.com\/en\/\">**website<\/a>** o&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:855-462-8452\"><strong>call us directly<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to schedule a free consultation. Our team of experts is here to provide you with the support you need to ensure your well-being and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us be your partner in managing your health and optimizing your Medicare coverage. At Avila Medicare Solutions, we are here to help you every step of the way.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medicare y la Atenci\u00f3n Preventiva: Clave para una Vida Saludable En Avila Medicare Solutions, sabemos que la prevenci\u00f3n es fundamental para mantener una buena salud, especialmente en la tercera edad. Medicare ofrece una amplia gama de servicios preventivos dise\u00f1ados para detectar problemas de salud tempranamente y evitar enfermedades graves. En este art\u00edculo, exploraremos c\u00f3mo Medicare [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58999,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[14,15,39,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,40,41],"class_list":["post-59077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medicare","tag-avila-medicare","tag-avila-medicare-solutions","tag-cedar-park","tag-engracia-avila","tag-engracia-avila-merwin","tag-grace-avila","tag-grace-merwin","tag-medicaid","tag-medicare","tag-medicare-advantage","tag-medicare-en-espanol","tag-medicare-original","tag-medicare-part-a","tag-medicare-part-b","tag-medicare-part-c","tag-medicare-part-d","tag-medicare-supplement","tag-medicare-supplements","tag-medigap","tag-parte-a-medicare","tag-parte-b-medicare","tag-parte-c-medicare","tag-parte-d-medicare","tag-seguro-de-salud","tag-suplementos-de-medicare","tag-texas"],"aioseo_notices":[],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",1080,566,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",1080,566,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",1080,566,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75-300x157.png",300,157,true],"large":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75-1024x537.png",800,420,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",1080,566,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",1080,566,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",18,9,false],"mailpoet_newsletter_max":["https:\/\/goavila.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/75.png",1080,566,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"AvilaMedicare","author_link":"https:\/\/goavila.com\/en\/author\/avilamedicare\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/goavila.com\/en\/category\/medicare\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Medicare<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Medicare y la Atenci\u00f3n Preventiva: Clave para una Vida Saludable En Avila Medicare Solutions, sabemos que la prevenci\u00f3n es fundamental para mantener una buena salud, especialmente en la tercera edad. 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