Joel Meckler | Medicare Moment: Make the most of your Medicare Wellness Visit this spring and start living a healthier lifestyle.

The long winter is over, and signs of spring are appearing everywhere.

It’s the perfect time to take care of your health to make the most of this season. Taking advantage of Medicare’s preventive benefits is a great way to improve your health. This article describes two preventive appointments covered by Medicare: the Medicare Welcome Visit and the Annual Wellness Visit.

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