25-1076m Strengthening Cognitive Health in Aging Patients
Date: 10/20/25
New Medicare annual wellness visit resource empowers providers to detect early cognitive decline
As a medical professional, you are essential in identifying early signs of cognitive impairment in older adults. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit includes a required cognitive evaluation, which should be conducted using brief, validated and culturally appropriate screening tools.
To support your efforts in delivering proactive, person-centered care, a new resource is now available: “Boost Cognitive Health Screenings During Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.”
This flyer includes:
- Recommended cognitive screening tools
- Documentation best practices
- Correct CPT claims coding
- Additional tips to streamline assessments
Access the flyer online
- Go to the Provider Library at Education, Training and Other Resources.
Additional information
If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact the Provider Services Center at
800-929-9224 for Individual and Employer Group Plans, or 800-641-7761 for Medicare Supplement plans.
This information applies to Physicians.