Medicare recognizes the importance of good vascular health and offers a free screening process to check for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Qualified seniors are eligible for a one-time AAA ultrasound screening as part of their Welcome to Medicare physical exam. The physical must be conducted during the first 12 months of enrollment.
Who qualifies for the Medicare screening?
- Men who have smoked sometime during their life
- Men and women with a family history of AAA
For further information about AAA contact one of the screening sites found in the directory, or the Society for Vascular Surgery.
