Vedanth Bhartee
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
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Medicare covers annual depression screenings and certain mental health counseling services that can support seniors navigating life changes such as dating and companionship.
Medicare Part B includes coverage for sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings and behavioral counseling for sexually active older adults.
While relationship advice is not covered, medically necessary psychiatric or psychological evaluations related to emotional well-being are covered under Part B.
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