Open Enrollment is Over.  What Now?  Schedule a Yearly Physical and Preventative Care

Annual Medical Check-Up Day is celebrated each year on August 11 and reinforces the importance of seeing a primary care provider once a year for a physical exam. 

Studies have shown consistent primary care can lead to longer, healthier patient lives. Primary care providers are often a patient’s first point of contact with the healthcare system and can help to spot potentially serious health risks early on. Having a PCP helps your health, medical costs, and future health needs.

Why does this matter? The key to staying healthy is getting ahead. When we have trusted, ongoing relationships with our medical providers, we can proactively manage health issues, helping to save time and money and possibly prevent medical problems down the line. 

What are the next steps?

1. Find a Provider—If you do not already have a local provider, you can use your HealthJoy app to find one. You can use the Find Care tab or start a Chat with a healthcare concierge in the app.

• Both of the Wellnet medical plans offered by CMA include free preventative care benefits as covered by the ACA (Affordable Care Act).  Some of these include Cholesterol Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, and Breast Cancer Screening.  Services vary by age and risk factors. A complete list can be found at https://www.healthcare.gov/preventive-care-adults/

• If you participate in the Guardian Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Plan, or Hospital Indemnity, you can receive a $50 benefit for completing a claim and providing proof of your Yearly Physical.  You can contact www.guardianlife.com to start a claim or learn more if you participate in these plans. You can also call 1-800-541-7846.

If you need assistance creating your HealthJoy profile online or locating Guardian claim forms on Employee Navigator you can reach out to Askhr@cmacars.com