Why consider getting a preventive mammogram?
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, as reported by the American Cancer Society
$0 cost for the first preventive mammogram of the plan year for women 40+ years old
15-30 minutes is the average length of a preventive mammogram
How do you complete your screening?
The benefits of prevention
- You could reduce your future benefit costs by up to thousands of dollars (with the AB Well Program).
- Annual preventive visits are 100% covered - free - under A-B medical plans. If you're concerned about being charged, ask your doctor to confirm that they will bill your medical plan for a preventive visit.
- Prevention saves you money in the long run; it enables you to stop serious conditions before they become life-threatening and costly.
- Looking at your health can be scary for all of us, but prevention does help you live longer (and unlock a future with more cheers).
Onsite mammograms in St. Louis will be in front of building 202.
Employees, spouses and domestic partners are welcome to schedule onsite mammograms.
- You could reduce your future benefit costs by up to thousands of dollars (with the AB Well Program).
- Annual preventive visits are 100% covered - free - under A-B medical plans. If you're concerned about being charged, ask your doctor to confirm that they will bill your medical plan for a preventive visit.
- Prevention saves you money in the long run; it enables you to stop serious conditions before they become life-threatening and costly.
- Looking at your health can be scary for all of us, but prevention does help you live longer (and unlock a future with more cheers).
Who can participate in onsite mammograms?
If you are a female 40+ years old, and you have medical coverage through A-B or a different plan, you should be able to participate in onsite mammograms. Please bring your health insurance ID card to your appointment.
If you don't have insurance, it could be worth contacting Mercy to see if they have any programs to help that offer free/reduced cost screenings.
What is preventive care and which medications are preventive?
Preventive Care
Preventive care can help detect or prevent serious diseases, which is why it preventive care is 100% covered - free - under A-B medical plans. Examples include one annual check up with an in-network doctor, mammograms (1 per calendar year, usually after the age of 40) and vaccinations.
If you're concerned about being charged, ask your doctor to confirm that they will bill your medical plan for a preventive visit (not a diagnostic visit).
Preventive Medications
If you enroll in A-B's Cigna Basic or Standard plans, many preventive medications are free (including some blood thinners, diabetes and high blood pressure meds, along with other medications). Check out the full list in the Benefits Portal.
