Prevention starts with a conversation

Medicare Annual Wellness Visits: California Telehealth & Inland Empire Appointments

Make time for your health, your priorities, and a prevention plan. Eligible patients can complete a covered Medicare Annual Wellness Visit by telehealth, subject to current coverage requirements and individual plan benefits.

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Confirm eligibility, plan participation, and availability before booking. In the portal, existing patients sign in and new patients register. If Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is not listed, call us to schedule the correct visit.

For hospitals, medical groups, IPAs, and senior organizations

Discuss Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) referrals, care coordination needs, or a prospective service agreement.

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Your yearly prevention plan

A visit centered on staying well.

You do not have to wait until you feel unwell to talk about your health. A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, often called an AWV, creates space to review health risks and plan preventive care. It is a conversation about what matters to you now and what deserves attention in the year ahead.

At Harmony Wellness & Health, you can ask about California telehealth appointments or an Inland Empire in-person appointment. Tell our team which format you prefer and whether you need help getting ready. Before you travel, confirm the location, time, and any preparation instructions directly with the team.

This appointment has a specific preventive purpose. If your main concern is a new symptom, a medication problem, or an illness, tell us when booking. That helps us direct you to the visit that fits your needs rather than leave an important concern for the wrong appointment.

Eligibility and coverage

Confirm your benefit before scheduling.

Medicare covers an eligible yearly wellness visit once every 12 months. Your first AWV cannot take place within 12 months of Part B enrollment or a Welcome to Medicare preventive visit. You do not need to have completed a Welcome to Medicare visit to qualify. Read Medicare’s wellness visit coverage details.

Have your Medicare card, any Medicare Advantage or supplemental plan information, and the date of your last preventive visit ready. If another practice completed your last AWV, mention that when you contact us. A visit elsewhere can affect when you are next eligible.

Ask the team to confirm provider participation and your expected responsibility for the appointment you select. Additional evaluation, testing, or treatment can be billed separately and may involve costs. Please do not assume that all services discussed or received during a wellness appointment are included in the preventive benefit.

California telehealth

Plan your wellness visit from a place that suits you.

A telehealth AWV can make preventive care easier to fit around transportation needs, caregiving, or a busy household. Coverage is subject to the rules in effect on your appointment date and your individual benefits. Our team must also determine whether the required elements can be completed remotely for your situation.

You must be in California during your Harmony telehealth appointment. Choose a private, well-lit space and have a device with a working camera, microphone, and reliable connection ready. Let the team know ahead of time if technology or accessibility needs could make joining difficult.

Ask how any required measurements or information will be obtained for your remote visit. Do not buy equipment or change your care routine without discussing what is needed. If an in-person appointment is more suitable, contact us about Inland Empire availability.

Medicare telehealth rules can change. Review Medicare’s current telehealth coverage information and confirm how it applies to your appointment.

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What to expect

Bring your questions and the details of your care.

Your AWV includes a health risk assessment and a review of information used to create or update your personalized prevention plan. Your clinician may ask about your medical and family history, medicines, daily activities, and safety. The visit also includes assessment of cognitive function and other required preventive elements. See the CMS description of Medicare wellness visits.

You can prepare without having every detail memorized. A written list makes it easier to remember what matters and reduces the pressure to recall everything during the conversation.

Your current prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and allergies.
Names of clinicians or specialists involved in your care.
Dates or records of recent screenings, vaccines, or preventive visits, when available.
Questions about daily routines, mobility, memory, or support at home.
Your main goals for staying well and any barriers you would like to discuss.

Ask what happens after the appointment, how you will receive your prevention plan, and which follow-up steps need separate appointments. A screening recommendation is a next step to discuss, not a promise that every test is included or can be completed during your AWV.

Before you book

Medicare wellness visit questions

Can I complete my Medicare Annual Wellness Visit by telehealth?

Eligible patients can complete a covered Medicare Annual Wellness Visit by telehealth, subject to current Medicare coverage requirements, individual plan benefits, and the ability to complete the required visit elements. You must be physically located in California for a Harmony telehealth appointment. Confirm your visit format and coverage with our team before scheduling; an in-person visit may be recommended when needed.

How do I know whether I am due?

Have your Part B start date and the date of your most recent Medicare wellness or Welcome to Medicare visit ready. The AWV generally becomes available after your first 12 months of Part B, and timing rules also apply after a previous preventive visit. Do not assume the benefit resets on January 1. Ask our team and your plan to confirm your next eligible date before booking.

Will my appointment be covered?

Coverage depends on eligibility, visit timing, provider participation, the services delivered, and your plan. With Original Medicare, the covered AWV has no patient charge when the provider accepts assignment, and the Part B deductible does not apply to that benefit. Medicare Advantage patients should confirm network participation and plan requirements. Additional services may carry charges. A booking confirmation alone does not confirm insurance coverage.

Is this the same as an annual physical?

No. A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit focuses on prevention and a personalized plan. It is different from a comprehensive routine physical, a sick visit, or a visit dedicated to managing a medical condition. Tell us your main reason for seeking care when scheduling so we can help you choose the appropriate appointment and discuss any separate services.

Can a family member help me prepare or join?

A trusted family member or caregiver can help you gather your medication list, organize questions, and get ready for video. Tell our team if you would like someone involved, and confirm your preferences about sharing information. Bring your own priorities to the conversation, including any help you need with communication, technology, or remembering your care plan.

Referral partners & contracting

A preventive care conversation for your Medicare population.

For medical groups, independent practice associations (IPAs), and senior organizations seeking a wellness visit referral option, Harmony Wellness & Health offers a starting point for discussing California telehealth and Inland Empire appointments. Explore a referral relationship built around eligibility review, patient preparation, and a clear prevention-focused visit.

Discuss a Partnership Call 951-293-4166

Define the right referral pathway.

Discuss patients who may be due for an AWV, how prior wellness visit dates will be verified, and how patients will understand the difference between preventive care and treatment visits.
For senior organizations, discuss how staff or caregivers can help with appointment preparation and technology without taking on clinical decisions or sending member lists through general email.
For medical groups and IPAs, agree on responsibility for outreach, eligibility verification, any required authorization, and how the prevention plan or visit information would reach the referring clinician with appropriate permission.

An AWV is a preventive service. Separate evaluation or treatment, including hospital follow-up or chronic condition management, requires its own clinical and coverage review. An AWV referral does not establish enrollment in TCM or CCM.

Start a contracting conversation.

Tell us your organization’s name, your role, a business contact number, the population and service area you support, the service you are interested in, and your expected referral volume and timeline. We can use that conversation to assess fit and discuss the next steps. Please send business details only in an initial email.

Before launching a relationship, confirm the clinical scope, available capacity, referral acceptance process, scheduling expectations, and each team’s responsibilities. Discuss the credentials and documentation your organization requires for its review, including applicable licensure, provider identifiers, insurance, and payer participation. Any network status, authorization requirements, rates, payment arrangements, or contract terms must be verified and agreed directly.

Agree on communication before the first referral.

Discuss a designated contact on each side, how appointment status and visit information would be shared, the records-transfer method, and the patient permissions or organizational agreements needed. If your organization needs particular reporting or follow-up notifications, agree on the details and feasibility before starting. No reporting integration, turnaround time, or reserved appointment volume is implied by an inquiry.

For an individual patient referral, call to confirm the appropriate visit, current availability, coverage review, and secure intake instructions. Do not send patient names, Medicare numbers, discharge records, or other protected health information through general email or the website’s general contact form. A partnership inquiry does not establish a contract or guarantee acceptance of a patient or plan.

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Schedule your next step

Put preventive care on your calendar.

Use our secure patient portal to book a Medicare wellness visit. If the visit type is not listed, or you need help confirming eligibility or an Inland Empire appointment, call our team before choosing a different service.

For a current illness, explore same-day primary care and sick visits.

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