What’s New and Important about 2022 Medicare.
COVID-19-related items & services
Medicare covers several items and services related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), like vaccines, diagnostic tests, antibody tests, and monoclonal antibody treatments. See page 37.
Cognitive assessment & care plan services
Medicare covers a cognitive assessment to help detect the earliest signs of cognitive impairment. Your doctor may perform this assessment during a routine visit. If you show signs of cognitive impairment, Medicare also covers a separate visit with your regular doctor or specialist to do a full review of your cognitive function, establish or confirm a diagnosis like dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and develop a care plan. See page 34.
Blood-based biomarker test
Medicare covers this screening test for colorectal cancer, in certain cases, once every 3 years. See page 36.
Medicare.gov updates
We’re making updates to Medicare.gov throughout the year to improve your online experience. We’re focused on making it easier to find and use the
information you need.
