Maximize Your Medicare Benefits: Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit in South Memphis

Navigating your healthcare options as you age can feel overwhelming, but maximizing your benefits doesn't have to be complicated. If you're a Medicare beneficiary, you have access to a powerful, fully covered preventive tool designed to keep you healthy and independent.

At Honeycomb Medical Group in Memphis, Tennessee, and Holly Springs, Mississippi, Dr. Shawn Hayden and our team of primary care providers help patients across the Mid-South stay on top of their health needs.

If you live in South Memphis, scheduling your Medicare annual wellness visits is one of the most effective ways to protect your well-being. 

What’s a Medicare annual wellness visit?

Many people confuse this preventive planning session with a routine physical exam, but they’re quite different. A Medicare annual wellness visit isn’t a head-to-toe physical, and Medicare doesn’t cover a routine physical examination during this specific appointment.

Instead, this visit focuses on creating a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors. We review your medical history, check your blood pressure, and discuss cognitive health to help you avoid future illnesses.

Why scheduling your wellness visit matters in South Memphis

Taking advantage of preventive care is crucial for staying healthy, yet many eligible seniors miss out on this valuable benefit. In one report, only about 60% of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries completed an annual wellness visit.

In communities such as South Memphis, systemic barriers and economic challenges can make accessing consistent healthcare even more difficult. 

Research from the University of Memphis highlights how local socioeconomic factors, including a 27.1% poverty rate among Black residents, contribute to significant health disparities and higher mortality burdens.

By scheduling your wellness visit, you're taking a proactive step to bypass these barriers and prioritize your long-term health. This visit allows us to catch potential issues early, manage chronic conditions, and connect you with resources that support your daily life.

What to expect during your visit

During your appointment, we work with you to create a road map for your health over the coming year. We discuss your current medications, evaluate your risk for falls, and outline a schedule for necessary screenings and immunizations.

If you have ongoing health concerns, we can also discuss how our preventive care and care coordination services can help you manage them. Our goal is to make your healthcare as seamless and stress-free as possible.

Taking charge of your wellness starts with using the benefits you've earned. To schedule your next Medicare wellness visit, contact our team today at our South Memphis office or one of our other convenient Mid-South locations.