Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover HIV Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers HIV screenings if you’re eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screenings, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screenings
Description
HIV screenings check to find out if you’ve been infected with HIV.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You must meet one of these conditions:
- You’re between 15–65.
- You’re younger than 15 or older than 65 and at an increased risk for HIV.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
- Once a year, if you're eligible
- If you’re pregnant, you can get a screening up to 3 times during your pregnancy.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 210.7: Screening for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
Version 2, effective April 13, 2015
An NCD is the national rule CMS writes for when Medicare pays for an item or service. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) from each Medicare contractor can add detail. Read the NCD text on the CMS site.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover HIV Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers HIV screenings if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers HIV Screening?
Medicare.gov lists Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screenings under Part B.
How much do you pay for HIV Screening with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Is there a national coverage determination for HIV Screening?
Yes. CMS NCD 210.7, Screening for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, version 2, effective 2015-04-13.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover HIV Screening?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover HIV Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers HIV screenings if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi