Are all people with Medicare eligible to get the �Welcome to Medicare� physical exam?
No. In order to be eligible to get the �Welcome to Medicare� physical exam, your Medicare Part B coverage must have been effective on or after January 1, 2005. Also, you must get the �Welcome to Medicare� physical exam within the first six months you have Part B coverage. Additional information can be found in Medicare.gov’s publication titled, Guide to Medicare’s Preventive Services .
