Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–Marh 16, 2011. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a new report showing that in less than two months, more than 150,000 seniors and others with Medicare have received an annual wellness visit. This is a preventive benefit now covered by Medicare free of charge when obtained by a participating health care professional, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, along with many other recommended preventive services. The report also shows that this enhanced preventive benefits coverage will lower costs, including lowering Medigap premiums for employers, states and people with Medicare. Many more people with Medicare are expected to receive annual wellness visits and other recommended preventive services thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
