Know Your Free and Discounted ACA Preventative Services
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most health insurance plans to cover a range of preventive services with no cost-sharing, such as deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance. These services are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and are proven to detect, prevent, or delay the onset of serious illnesses.
What’s Covered?
The ACA’s covered preventive services include:
– Blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings
– Cancer screenings, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and Pap tests
– Immunizations, such as the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine
– Well-child visits and screenings for children
– Counseling on healthy lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation
In addition to these core preventive services, many ACA plans also cover additional preventive services, such as:
– Dental cleanings and X-rays
– Vision exams
– Hearing screenings
How to Use Your Coverage
To use your preventive care coverage, simply schedule an appointment with your doctor or other healthcare provider and ask them to perform the recommended preventive services. Your insurance plan will cover the cost of the services without any cost-sharing.
However, it’s important to note that some preventive services may require a referral from your primary care physician. Be sure to check with your insurance plan to see if a referral is required before scheduling an appointment.
Don’t Miss Out on Free Preventive Care
Preventive care is essential for maintaining good health and avoiding serious illnesses. Thanks to the ACA, most Americans now have access to free or low-cost preventive care services. Take advantage of this coverage and schedule your preventive care appointments today.
If you don’t have health insurance, you may still be eligible for free or low-cost preventive care services through the federal government’s National Vaccine Program or the Screen for Life Program.
Learn more about preventive care and how to access these services.
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