Preventive Care

There are  things you can do to make sure you stay healthy. The charts below show what care or screenings are suggested. Your  doctor will know exactly what preventive health may be right for you based on your health history. Many of these steps are covered by us. Please check your benefits and call Member Services if you have questions.

Preventive Care for Women

Preventive Care for Men

The services listed in the charts are described below. If you have more questions,  ask your PCP. You can also speak to one of our nurses by calling CareSource24^®.

• • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screen:  For men ages of 65  to 75 who have smoked.
  • Annual Physical Exam:  Get a checkup at least once  a year, even if you feel healthy.
  • Bone Density Exam: For ages 65 and older. It is a test to measure the strength of your bones. If you are between 50 and 65,  ask your  doctor if you need the test.
  • Breast Cancer Screen: Women between the ages of 50 to 75 should get one at least once every two years. It is an x-ray of your breasts.
  • Cervical Cancer Screen:  From age 21 to 30, get a test once each three years if you have a cervix. Women between the ages of 30 and 65 should a test once every five years if they also have a normal HPV test. After age 65, most women who have not been diagnosed with cervical cancer can stop having tests if they have had 3 negative tests within the last 10 years.
  • Chlamydia: Women younger than 25 years old should be screened for chlamydia every year, or as directed by their  doctor.
  • Cholesterol Screen: Get your cholesterol checked starting at age 20. If your level is within normal limits, get checked every 5 years. No matter your age, if your cholesterol level is not within normal limits, if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or if you  have changes in your weight or diet your  doctor may want to check your cholesterol more often.
  • Colon Cancer Screen: Between ages 50 and 75, get screened for colorectal cancer. Talk with your  doctor about the best screening for you. If you are younger than 50, your  doctor may recommend getting screened if you have a strong family history of colon cancer or other factors.
  • Dental Exam: Get your teeth cleaned at least twice a year.
  • Diabetes Screen: Those 44 years of age or older and in good health should get screened every 3 years. No matter your age, if you are overweight (BMI over 25) or have high blood pressure, your  doctor may screen you for diabetes. All Asian Americans should be screened if their BMI is over 23.
  • Eye Exam: Get your eyes checked once each  two years. Ask your doctor if you need your eyes checked more often.
  • Flu Shot: It is recommended that most adults get the flu shot  each year.
  • Lung Cancer Screen:  Between ages 55 and 80, ask your  doctor about tests for lung cancer if you have at least a 30 pack per year past and either  still smoke or  quit within the last 15 years.
  • Pneumococcal Vaccine: If you are 65 or older you should have the pneumonia vaccine. If you are younger and have certain other conditions your  doctor may  suggest it.
  • Shingles Vaccine: If you are older than 60, talk with your  doctor about the vaccine. Those with a weak immune system should not get  it.
  • Td Vaccine: You should get a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) booster once every 10 years.

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