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Prostate Cancer Screening
What it is:
This cancer affects the prostate, which is the gland below a man’s bladder that produces fluid for semen.
A rectal exam and a blood test called a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test can find this cancer. Medicare covers both of these.
Why it’s important:
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men. Screening can help doctors find and treat cancer early.
Who is covered:
Men age 50 or older are covered for this screening.
How often it’s covered:
Both the digital rectal exam and the PSA test are covered once every 12 months. Ask your doctor how to get this screening.
What you pay:
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost for the digital rectal exam — after you meet your Part B deductible ($135 in 2008). You pay nothing for the PSA test.
Learn more about prostate cancer screening on Medicare.gov
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