“Thank Goodness, We Found It Early!”
Feeling fine? Good. Now’s the best time to schedule your annual checkup and preventive screenings. Here’s why:
- At her annual checkup, Dillon’s doctor advised her to begin colon cancer screening at age 45. She had a colonoscopy and discovered she had colon cancer, even though she had a healthy lifestyle, no symptoms, and no family history. Early detection led to successful treatment, and Dillon is now cancer-free. Source: UCLA Health
- Although Stephanie felt healthier than ever, she had a screening mammogram at age 40. It revealed earlystage breast cancer that was otherwise undetectable by a physical exam. Because it was found early, her treatment was successful, and she is now cancer-free. Source: U of MD
- Tim skipped his annual checkup, so he didn’t know he had high blood pressure until he had a stroke at age 53. Now, with annual checkups and regular monitoring, he can maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce his risk for another stroke. Source: Business Insider.
Life-threatening illnesses often develop silently, showing little (or no) symptoms until they are advanced. Annual checkups and routine screenings can often identify serious issues early, when treatment is most effective and less costly. Your Health Plan pays 100% of the allowed amount (no deductible required) for an annual checkup and USPSTF-recommended preventive services.
- When you choose a provider in the Aetna network, the billed amount won’t exceed the Plan’s allowed amount. Find one by clicking on Aetna Choice® POS II Open Access, then register and/or sign in to your account for the best results.
- You always have the option to choose an out-of-network provider and pay the amount exceeding the Plan’s allowed amount (if any).
Take advantage of your valuable preventive care benefits to maintain your health, keep your own costs down, and help the Fund stay financially strong.
