Medicare Physical

Medicare Part B coverage includes an initial preventive physical exam (IPPE) to all new enrollees. This "Welcome to Medicare" physical exam is good for the entire year. In 2009 you have 12 months to get your physical. You are paying for it. You deserve it.

Call your doctor for an appointment before the schedule gets more filled up. Many doctors already have their schedules filled up to March especially specialists. There are less primary care physicians, and fewer are taking Medicare. It is an extremely prudent thing to do.

For more details go to www.medicare.gov
and/or call 1-800-633-4227.
(1-800-MEDICARE).