Free Primary Care Visits for Medicare
Official: HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025
This bill requires Medicare to cover three primary care visits each year at no cost to the patient, starting in 2026. It aims to make healthcare more accessible for seniors and those on Medicaid.
Helping Out Patients for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Act or the HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025This bill provides for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid of three primary care visits per year without cost-sharing.
1. This bill allows Medicare to cover three primary care visits each year without any out-of-pocket costs. 2. Starting in 2026, seniors can access these visits for mental, physical, or behavioral health services. 3. The bill also includes similar provisions for Medicaid recipients. 4. Primary care visits include services for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions. 5. This change aims to improve access to healthcare for older adults and low-income individuals.
Seniors on Medicare and low-income individuals on Medicaid will benefit from this bill.