It’s your health … and you
play a bigger role in making
decisions about your health
care than ever before.
But you’re not alone. We offer
many tools to help you make
the decisions that are right for
you. Visit the Health & Wellness
section of our website to get
information from trusted
sources on preventive health
measures and managing
chronic illnesses, like diabetes.
You can download guides
from the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ),
including:
- The Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+
- The Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults
www.bcbsfl.com
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Health & Wellness
How familiar are you with recommended health screenings?
Check your savvy here. Answers are below.
Answers
- a—Yearly. Your plan covers one screening test annually for people ages 50 and older.
- b—50. Your plan covers one PSA test every year for men ages 50 and older.
- c—Every 10 years beginning at age 18. Your plan covers booster shots.
- a—Every 1–2 years. Your plan covers an annual screening mammogram; no referrals needed for network providers.
- b—65; 60 if at increased risk. Your plan covers this once every 24 months for those at risk.