The Role of Medicare Insurance Coverage Type in Annual Wellness Visits: A Comparison between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plan

Enrollment in an MA plan is associated with a higher probability of AWV uptake, particularly among vulnerable populations from racial and ethnic minorities, dual eligibility, and those diagnosed with ADRD. These findings highlight MA's potential role in promoting preventive care and health equity. Future studies need to examine whether higher AWV uptake leads to improved patient outcomes in MA plans.