At MedCare, we provide Medicare-covered Alcohol Misuse Screening & Counseling through
secure and convenient telehealth appointments. This service helps identify unhealthy alcohol
use early and provides supportive counseling when needed — all from the comfort of your
home.
Alcohol misuse screening is a simple, confidential assessment that includes a series of
questions about your alcohol consumption. During your virtual visit:
The goal is early detection and prevention — before alcohol use turns into a more serious
health condition.
You may qualify if:
Our MedCare team will confirm your eligibility during your appointment.
If your MedCare provider accepts Medicare assignment:
We accept Medicare-approved payment amounts, meaning you are not billed beyond what
Medicare covers.
Medicare covers:
Counseling sessions are provided if your MedCare primary care provider determines alcohol
misuse is present, and you are alert and able to participate.
While Medicare requires counseling to be delivered in a primary care setting, MedCare
makes this process simple by offering:
You receive the same Medicare-covered benefit — without needing to visit a clinic in person.
Alcohol misuse can increase the risk of:
Early screening and brief counseling can significantly reduce these risks and improve overall
health.
Your health matters — and Medicare already covers this important preventive service.
Schedule your confidential Alcohol Misuse Screening with MedCare today and get
professional support from the comfort of your home.