Women's Wellness

The real value of preventive care
 

When it comes to staying healthy for the long haul, preventive care is the key. Watch our quick video to learn about preventive care services and screenings, and how they can keep you healthy.

Learn why preventive care is so important for women

Preventive care involves recommended screenings, checkups, and preventive lifestyle habits, such as sticking to your meds or preventing falls.

It’s great that you feel healthy now, but preventive care is designed to make sure you continue to feel that way for years to come. The truth is many diseases show no symptoms at first. But, if you can catch them at an early stage, they’re often easier to treat and more manageable.

One of the most effective ways to protect your health is to have preventive care visits every year and get your recommended screenings. For example, mammograms increase your chances of surviving breast cancer by 90%.* And early detection gives you more treatment options. 

Preventive care benefits are covered by most plans.

And as far as time goes, annual checkups only take about an hour. Recommended screenings for cancer and chronic conditions take about the same time, as well.

Here are some of the most common services and screenings that are covered by your plan: 

  • Annual Wellness Visit
  • Vaccinations, like the flu shot
  • Breast cancer screening
  • Colorectal cancer screening
  • Diabetes screening
  • DEXA scan (bone density test)
  • Lung cancer screening
  • Cervical cancer screening

Some plans also include coverage for:

  • Medications
  • Annual physical exams
  • Skin cancer screenings
  • Vision screenings

 

 We can help you find a doctor. Simply use the Find Care tool for a list of in-network providers in your area.