July - September 2019

The Medicare Wellness Visit Dr. Gregory Grant Dr. Kaitlin Schwerer Prince Ayere, LPN Dr. Sara Belden Have you heard about the “New to Medicare Visit” and the “Medicare Wellness Visit?” Are you wondering which one is right for you? If you signed up for Medicare insurance within the last 12 months, you are entitled to a free New to Medicare Visit, with no deductible and no co-pay. The purpose of this visit it to create a Preventative Services Plan that will help you maintain your health as you grow older. If you have been on Medicare for over a year, you should consider taking advantage of the Medicare Wellness Visit. Medicare will cover this visit with a Wellness Nurse once a year. The visit includes a discussion of your concerns about all chronic conditions that you are experiencing; updating your Preventative Services Plan, and discussing your wishes for medical intervention should you be deemed terminal or in a permanent unconscious state. On September 19, 2019, Serving Our Seniors will be hosting a “mock” Medicare Wellness Visit with Fisher-Titus Medical Center personnel to offer a look into the process and to learn about the benefits of participating in the visit. Tina Elmlinger, Serving Our Seniors’ Health Care Advocate Trainer, will facilitate the program at the Milan Library on September 19, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. An audience of 15 or more is required. To reserve your seat call Tina at 419-624-1856 or e-mail TinaE@ServingOurSeniors.org. Leave your name, phone number and the name of this event. 22 Serving Our Seniors is here when you need help . 419-624-1856 800-564-1856