Wellness guide: Ages 40-49
When it comes to your health, there’s no such thing as starting too early. Eating whole, nutritious foods, staying active, limiting alcohol, managing stress, and getting routine checkups are all part of your preventive care.
Think of preventive care appointments like car maintenance. You likely bring your car in regularly for an oil check, tire rotation, and break inspection to catch any issues and help keep your car running smoothly for as long as possible. Preventive care is routine health care that helps you stay on top of your health—and catch things before they become serious.
What is preventive care?
Preventive care includes the services you get as part of your routine well exam. Surest health plans cover eligible preventive care services with in-network providers for a $0 copay. Preventive care includes:
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccines
- Recommended cancer tests and screenings
- Other health screenings
To find a provider, search ‘primary care provider visit’ in the Surest app to compare copays and choose an in-network provider.
Important information about these guidelines
- These are general health screening guidelines for common preventive tests and services. Talk to your doctor about what is appropriate for you.
- They may not reflect the specific services or all the health screenings you may require based on your individual health risks as recommended by your doctor.
- Scheduling an annual checkup and talking with your doctor will provide the most effective source of information about your health.
General screening
- Assessment of general health and potential health risks through a wellness examination
- Blood pressure screening [add link to heart health guide once published]
- Colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45
- Depression and anxiety screening
- Diabetes screening if overweight or other risk factors
- Hepatitis C, HIV screening
- Hepatitis B, syphilis screening if increased risk
- Latent tuberculosis screening if increased risk
Lifestyle and safety screening and counseling
- Contraception and sexually transmitted infections screening and counseling
- Healthy weight, nutrition, and exercise counseling
- Safety, including environment and intimate partner violence, screening, and counseling
- Tobacco use screening and counseling
- Unhealthy alcohol/drug use screening and counseling
Vaccinations
- COVID-19 vaccine
- Flu (influenza) vaccine every year
- Hepatitis B vaccine depending on age and immunity
- MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine depending on age and immunity
- Tetanus-diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine once, then Td booster every 10 years
- Varicella vaccine depending on age and immunity
- Other vaccines your doctor may recommend if you have an increased risk or other conditions
Women’s health
- Breast cancer screening mammogram and personal/family history assessment
- Cervical cancer and HPV screening
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening if increased risk
- Screen for urinary incontinence
Talk with your doctor about your care
- Make a list of your concerns and any changes in your health
- Ask about anything you’re unsure about
- Take information with you, including prescriptions, medicines, vitamins, herbal remedies, supplements, and names of other health care providers you see
Member Services is here to answer questions and help you navigate preventive care. Call the number on the back of your Surest member ID card for assistance.
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This content is not medical advice. You should always consult with your health care professional.