What is preventative care and why is it important for members?
Preventative healthcare, or prophylaxis, are measures taken for the prevention of disease.
Disease, and specifically chronic conditions, are affected by numerous factors such as genetic predisposition, disease agents and lifestyle choices.
GetSavvi Health firmly believes in the importance of preventative care by promoting healthier lifestyles. Therefore, Preventative Benefits do just that: to detect and prevent the onset of disease and treatment before it progresses.
Preventative benefits include:
| Benefit | Who can get it | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part of Day-to-day Benefits: 1 Pap smear *Not available on the Optima Enhance Get Care Plan |
Female aged 21 years or older | Every 3 years | Doctor’s office |
| Part of Day-to-day Benefits: 1 Prostate-specific antigen screening *Not available on the Optima Enhance Get Care Plan |
Male members aged 50 years or older | Every 2 years | Doctor’s office |
| Part of Day-to-day Benefits: 1 Flu vaccination |
Per member | Every year | Doctor’s office |
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