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For individuals under 65 and group plan members
Is it preventive?

Preventive care saves lives. That’s why ConnectiCare covers dozens of free services to keep
you healthy. *

Here are some services you may receive from your doctor. If a service is labeled “yes,” it’s covered 100%
by your ConnectiCare plan. If a service is labeled “no,” you may be responsible for some of the cost.

Bone mineral
yes Shots yes density screening yes Diabetes screening 7

million
Immunizations protect Women experience Diabetes affects more than
undiagnosed cases
80%-90% of families about 71% of all 34 million Americans, yet
each year from hip fractures. This 7 million don’t know they have it.
preventable screening will help
diseases. identify the risk in
women over 65. Depression Colon cancer screening
yes yes
screening (colonoscopy)
yes Weight screening & counseling Depressed Colon cancer is the third most
common type of cancer. Your
people miss
colonoscopy is covered 100% as
an average
Overweight means higher risk for diabetes, preventive care (if you are 50 or
of 4.8 workdays
high blood pressure, heart disease, and more. older). Other screenings may also be
and suffer 11.5 days of
available. If the doctor orders any lab
reduced productivity.
work (blood, urine, stool), there may
be a cost to you.
yes Routine mammogram
= 200,000 survivors
no Tests, like X-rays and lab tests,
There are more than 3.8 million breast to diagnose a health condition
cancer survivors in the U.S. This
screening is key to early detection in During your annual checkup, it’s important to tell
women 40 and older. your doctor if something is bothering you. If your
doctor does a follow-up service like an X-ray or
other lab test to diagnose your problem, that
no Follow-up tests after a routine mammogram service is not considered preventive.

If you need a follow-up test, like an ultrasound or magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), after your routine mammogram, yes Help to quit smoking
the follow-up test is not considered preventive.
Smoking cessation reduces the risk of coronary heart disease,
stroke and peripheral vascular disease. ConnectiCare’s QuitCare
no Electrocardiogram (ekg) program can help you kick the habit. Call 1-800-251-7722
to get started.
Smoking cessation reduces the risk of three common problems
During your annual checkup, your doctor may
order an EKG to investigate symptoms related to
Coronary heart disease Stroke Peripheral vascular disease
heart disease. The EKG is not considered preventive.
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