Does Medicare Cover Mammograms? Screening, Diagnostic, and What You’ll Pay
Yes. Part B covers a yearly screening mammogram for women 40 and older at no cost when the provider accepts assignment. Diagnostic mammograms are covered too, but you pay 20% after the Part B deductible.
Pneumonia Vaccine for Seniors: Which Shot You Need After 50, and What Medicare Pays
If you're 50 or older and have never had a pneumococcal conjugate shot, CDC says one dose of PCV20 or PCV21 finishes the job. Medicare Part B covers it at $0 when your provider accepts assignment.
RSV Vaccine for Seniors 2026: Who Needs It and Medicare’s $0 Coverage
Updated for fall 2026: who CDC recommends for an RSV vaccine, how Arexvy, Abrysvo, and mResvia compare at a high level, and why Medicare Part D usually means $0 out of pocket.
Flu Shot for Seniors 2026-27: Which Vaccine to Ask for After 65, When to Get It and What Medicare Pays
If you're 65 or older, the CDC prefers one of three flu shots: Fluzone High-Dose, Flublok or Fluad. Here's how they differ, when to get vaccinated this season, what Medicare pays, what side effects to expect and what to do if you get the flu anyway.
Skin Cancer in Seniors: Warning Signs, the ABCDEs, Prevention and What Medicare Covers
Melanoma is most often diagnosed between ages 65 and 74, and caught early it's highly survivable. Here's how to recognize the three main skin cancers, do a monthly self-check, protect your skin, and use Medicare coverage.
Does Medicare Cover Colonoscopy in 2026? Costs & Frequency Guide
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States — yet it is among the most preventable when caught early. The great news for Medicare beneficiaries is that Medicare covers colonoscopy screening at 100% with no…
Shingles Vaccine and Medicare in 2026: How to Get Shingrix for $0, the 2-Dose Schedule and What to Expect
Medicare drug plans cover the Shingrix shingles vaccine at $0, but only if you get it the right way. Here's who should get it, how the two doses work, how effective it is for people over 70, what side effects to expect, and how to avoid a surprise bill.
Free Medicare Preventive Screenings in 2026: The Full List, Who Qualifies and How to Avoid Surprise Bills
Medicare Part B covers dozens of screenings, shots and checkups at no cost when your provider accepts assignment. Here's the full 2026 list with ages and frequencies, the few that aren't free, and how to avoid the common billing traps.