Here at Bright Health, we care about the health of all our members. That’s why we have a host of free wellness benefits tailored to keep our Medicare Advantage members feeling and living their best.
The Annual Wellness Visit
Every year, we encourage all our members to schedule a free annual wellness visit with their primary care doctor. This annual check-in is a perfect time to review your history, get a current picture of your health, and set health goals for the coming year.
Here’s what to expect:
The Annual physical
An annual physical is a more comprehensive exam. This very important visit includes a number of tests and measurements designed to check for illness or other physical problems.
Here’s what to expect:
Key Preventive Health Screenings
Preventive screenings are an important part of staying healthy. Here are the screenings your doctor may want to set up following your annual wellness visit. As a Bright Health Medicare Advantage memberhese tests are all free to you.
Age | Condition | Schedule and get | Every |
---|---|---|---|
40-70 | Diabetes* | Blood sugar test | Three years |
50-74 | Breast Cancer** | Mammogram | Two years |
50-75 | Colorectal cancer | Fecal occult blood test | One year |
Colonoscopy | Ten years | ||
Sigmoidoscopy | Five years | ||
65+ | Osteoporosis | Bone density check | Once |
*For people without diabetes | |||
**For Women |
Important immunizations
Age | Condition | Schedule and get | Every |
---|---|---|---|
All | Influenza (flu) | Flu shot | Fall |
65+ | Pneumonia | Pneumonia shot | Two doses+ |
+Second dose is given one year after the first dose. People with certain medical conditions may receive their second dose eight weeks after the first dose.
Dental, hearing and vision benefits
All Bright Health Medicare Advantage plans have free preventive coverage:
Diabetes wellness screenings
For our members with diabetes, your benefits include the following:
• Retinopathy eye exam (to check for eye damage related to diabetes.) • Blood sugar A1C test • Kidney check
Again, we care about your health. It’s why we are committed to providing these wellness benefits. If you need help scheduling an appointment or if we can answer any questions, give us a call. Here’s to your health!
Author: Bright Health
March 17, 2020