Feeling fine? Good. Now, schedule an annual checkup and recommended preventive screenings before you don’t feel good!
- 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 early-stage 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 regular monitoring, he can take steps to maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce his risk for another stroke. (Source: Business Insider)
Life-threatening illnesses often develop silently, showing little-to-no symptoms until they are advanced and difficult to treat. Annual checkups and routine screenings can often identify serious issues early when treatment is most effective and much less costly.
Your Health Plan covers 100% of an annual wellness exam and USPSTF-recommended preventive care, when you go to an in-network provider. Take advantage of these valuable benefits to maintain your good health, keep your own costs down, and help the Health Trust stay financially strong.
92% of Americans think an annual checkup is important, but only 62% actually get one.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation