We’re committed to supporting our members in maintaining their optimal health, as well as working with our provider partners to further that common goal. Annual wellness visits — which are a covered benefit for Medicare members — are vital to this effort. They offer an opportunity for providers and members to collaborate on preventive care and detect and address health issues early, and aid in empowering members to take charge of their health.
As a reminder, Tufts Health Plan uses a calendar year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31) for coverage of annual wellness visits for members of our Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options and Tufts Medicare Preferred products. This means that a member can schedule a wellness visit fewer than 365 days after their previous visit, so long as the visits are in different calendar years (see example below).
| Date of wellness visit | Previous wellness visit | Coverage |
| April 1, 2026 | Nov. 15, 2025 | Covered visit |
| Dec. 31, 2026 | Jan. 1, 2026 | Not covered due to being in same calendar year |
We encourage providers to schedule annual wellness visits with Medicare members who are overdue for these important check-ins.