Original Medicare (Parts A & B): HIV Screening
This screening is for those at increased risk, including older adults. With proper care, people with HIV live full lives with normal life expectancy.
How To Receive
Details on how to apply
Request a provider conduct the screening (can be combined with another visit or scheduled as a separate visit).
Any provider qualifies (including free clinics), should your loved one not wish to ask their primary care provider for the screening.
Attend the appointment and complete the screening.
Engage in recommended follow-up treatment and/or referrals.
For more information on Medicare benefits and coverage, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit the Medicare Benefits Website. TTY users, call 1-877-486-2048.
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Although it is not frequently emphasized on television or online, and not often discussed even amongst healthcare professionals, older adults continue to engage in behaviors that increase the risk for HIV infection, such as needle sharing (for both legitimate and illegitimate drugs) and risky sexual behaviors and practices.
Free, discreet HIV screening is available for those at increased risk for HIV infection.
While HIV is far more manageable today than 30 years ago, and people live full and expected lifetimes even with HIV, it remains prevalent in our society and requires continuous monitoring.
