Covered by Medicare and most health plans, a well annual visit is one of the most important things you can do for your yourself. These annual check-ups can help catch health issues before they advance to a serious stage. It is important that you are upfront with your doctor in these visits, discuss your stress levels, your mood, your activity level, sharing these types of details about your life, helps your doctor understand your know what to look and test you for. A good reminder is to schedule your annual visits around your birthday.