Vedanth Bhartee
Writer · Reviewed by Richard ChanUpdated Jun 12, 2026
1 min read
Medicare Part B provides full coverage for an Annual Wellness Visit, allowing beneficiaries and their doctors to create a comprehensive plan to maintain physical and cognitive health.
Medicare fully covers smoking and tobacco-use cessation counseling visits to help seniors eliminate high-risk health behaviors and improve longevity.
Routine physical exams and general laboratory testing without a specific diagnostic reason are not covered under Original Medicare's preventive benefits.
