Healthy Check-up for Preventative Care Screening

Blue Cross is Caring for their members and it is making news!

Many insurance carriers are making a noticeable effort to contain costs. Health Check-ups are more important than ever to finding out about an illness. The sooner the better is common phrase used when people talk about personal illness that were caught early and prevented before it turned into something worse. For example Blue Cross PPO and EPO Plan members can get a discount on their check-up screening. This is good news and helps both parties. It helps the member because they can stay healthy with annual check-ups and also get a discount at the same time, but also the carrier is making a conscious effort to contain illnesses by treating them early. Let's take a look at the basic screening:

• Blood Pressure
• Height and Weight
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Pulse and resting heart rate
• Heart, lung, thyroid and abdomen evaluation
• Skin cancer education
• Tetanus-diphtheria booster
• Flu shot (when in season)

From this check up you will be able to take home a confidential summary of the results and a status of your health. The screenings take 30 to 40 minutes and are quick and easy on your pocket book. If you would like a more extensive physical there is the premium screening. This covers everything in the basic check up but includes a Cholesterol: LDL test, Triglycerides, Colorectal cancer screening (if applicable), Urinalysis, Vision screening, flexibility testing, body composition, posture analysis and a self-care book. Wow! These check-ups seem to cover everything, so don't hesitate to schedule your appointment today! Or go to there website www.bluecrossca.com/healthycheck. This information is strictly informational and benefits are provided to the members of Blue Cross's PPO or EPO Plans only. You will have to have one of these health plans from Blue Cross to use this HealthyCheck® benefit.