Q: When does my free preventive care start and what does it cover?

Health reform protects Medicare. Medicare will be made more financially secure and seniors who hit the prescription drug "donut hole" will be protected from high costs for their medicines.

Q: When does my free preventive care start and what does it cover?

A: Effective January 1, 2011, proven preventive services will be free.

In addition, a new annual wellness visit that provides a personalized prevention plan services, including a health risk assessment, will be provided under Medicare.