Breast cancer is the most
common cancer among
women, other than skin
cancer, and it is the second
leading cause of cancer death
in women, after lung cancer.
Fortunately, according to the
American Cancer Society,
breast cancer rates are going
down—a decline that’s probably
the result of detecting
breast cancer earlier and
improved treatment.
That’s why Medicare covers a
screening mammogram for all
female Medicare beneficiaries
once every 12 months.
With the original Medicare
plan, there is no Part B deductible
charge, and you are
responsible for 20 percent of
the Medicare-approved amount
—an amount your Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Florida
Medicare supplement plan
will cover.
Call your
doctor. Schedule a mammogram
today if it’s been more
than a year since your last
screening.
