Take Charge of Your Health
Stay up to date with preventive cancer screenings
When it comes to cancer, early detection makes a big difference. Many cancers develop without symptoms in the early stages, which is why preventive screenings are so important—they can detect cancer early or even identify precancerous changes before they become more serious. Your healthcare coverage through SEIU 775 Benefits Group includes preventive care and recommended screenings to help you stay ahead of cancer.
Why Cancer Screenings Matter
Screenings are recommended based on factors like your age, personal health history and family history. Your healthcare provider can help you decide which screenings are right for you and when you should receive them.
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Common Preventive Screenings Include:
- Annual wellness visits: Your yearly checkup is an opportunity to discuss your health, review your risk factors and stay up to date on recommended preventive care.
- Cancer screening: Cancer screening options, including colonoscopies, mammograms, HPV tests and Pap smears, can help detect cancer early, when treatment is most likely to be effective.
- Preventive lab work and tests: Your provider may recommend additional preventive tests based on your individual health needs.
Support Every Step of the Way
Your benefits help you access high-quality care throughout your health journey, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Your coverage includes:
Low-to-no cost in-network primary and specialty care.
- KPWA: $0 co-pay primary care | $15 co-pay specialty care.
- KPNW: $0 co-pay primary care | $15 co-pay specialty care.
- Aetna: $0 co-pay (if seen by paneled PCP, otherwise $15 co-pay) | $15 co-pay specialty care
Diagnostic testing and imaging when medically necessary.
- KPWA: $50 co-pay for MRI/CT/PET Scans, otherwise covered in full.
- KPNW: $50 co-pay MRI/CT/PET Scans, otherwise covered in full.
- Aetna: covered in full.
Hospital care and treatment services.
Outpatient:
- KPWA: $0 co-pay primary care | $15 co-pay specialty care.
- KPNW: $0 co-pay primary care | $15 co-pay specialty care.
- Aetna: $0 co-pay (if seen by paneled PCP, otherwise $15 co-pay) | $15 co-pay. specialty care
Inpatient:
- KPWA: $100 co-pay, per day for up to 5 days per admit.
- KPNW: $100 co-pay per admit.
- Aetna: $100 co-pay, per day for up to 5 days per admit.
If you receive a cancer diagnosis, your coverage continues to support you through treatment and recovery. Depending on your care needs, additional services may include:
- Home health care.
- Rehabilitation services.
- Hospice services.
Talk with Your Provider
The best time to schedule a cancer screening is before you have symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider about which screenings are recommended for you. Understanding your benefits and making preventive care and screenings part of your healthcare routine is one of the most important things you can do for your future self.
