WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Preventive care isn’t just about avoiding illness. It’s about investing in a stronger, healthier future for yourself, your family and your community. Best of all, it costs you nothing.1
Screenings save lives
Preventive care usually includes a physical exam, blood pressure check, cholesterol and blood sugar tests, age- and gender-based cancer screenings (e.g., Pap tests, mammograms, colonoscopies), and immunizations. Your provider may also ask about your mental health, lifestyle habits and family history. These visits are one of the best ways to stay ahead of potential health problems — or even prevent them altogether.
Consider this:
- Cancer cases are rising — especially among women under 50. However, so are survival rates, thanks in part to early detection.2
- A routine mammogram can spot breast cancer before you notice any symptoms. When it’s caught early, the survival rate is about 99%.3
- A colonoscopy doesn’t just find colon cancer early; it can help prevent it by finding and removing precancerous growths.4
- Vaccines help your immune system recognize and fight disease, reducing your risk of infection. Vaccines are not always 100% effective but reduce your chances of getting seriously ill if you are infected. They go through strict safety testing, and their benefits far outweigh the low risk of side effects.5
Staying on top of preventive care is one of the simplest ways to protect your long-term health. If you’re due for a visit — or not sure when to get checked — talk to your health care provider about what’s right for you.
Preventive versus diagnostic — know how they’re covered
Preventive care includes routine checkups and screenings — like a mammogram or colonoscopy — to catch health issues early or prevent them altogether. These services are typically covered 100%.
Diagnostic care is used when you’re experiencing symptoms and your doctor needs to find out what’s wrong. The same tests may be used, but when done for diagnosis — like a mammogram for a breast lump or a colonoscopy for abdominal pain — diagnostic tests are covered according to your plan’s benefits, which may include a deductible and copay or coinsurance.
Women age awesomely with Midi Health
Feel great now and for years to come with Midi’s advanced screenings, expert support and personalized treatment plans for midlife and beyond. Move forward and grow stronger with the AgeWell program, designed to help women take a proactive approach to long-term health with advanced screenings, expert support and personalized treatment plans that complement and supplement your regular preventive care. Midi’s AgeWell program is included in your PPO plan coverage.6
Attend the Age Awesomely webinar, see how aging affects your body or book your visit with Midi Health.
Small steps to make a big difference
- If you haven’t already done so this year, schedule your annual preventive care visit with your health care provider. It’s covered at 100%.1
- Review Anthem’s gender- and aged-based recommended preventive care screening guidelines.
- Get up to speed on the CDC’s vaccine recommendations.
- Take charge of your long-term health. The Midi Health AgeWell program promotes women’s longevity with advanced screenings and personalized treatment plans. Learn more about this offering and schedule an appointment with Midi Health.
It’s worth a second look
Get peace of mind about a current or new diagnosis or treatment plan with a second opinion from an expert specialist at 2nd.MD — a free second opinion service. Learn more about 2nd.MD or call Accolade at (866) 406-1182 (Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PT).
1 You may have out-of-pocket costs for lab tests your provider orders if they are not considered preventive. Coverage for non-preventive (diagnostic) testing is based on your plan’s benefits. If you have questions about coverage, contact Accolade at (866) 406-1182 or visit the Accolade member portal > Healthcare Services Coverage or use the Accolade app.
2 American Cancer Society, Jan. 16, 2025, https://www.cancer.org/research/acs-research-news/cancer-incidence-rate-for-women-under-50-rises-above-mens.html.
3 American Cancer Society, Jan. 16, 2025, https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/understanding-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis/breast-cancer-survival-rates.html.
4 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, June 20, 2024, https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/prevention/index.html.
5 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, accessed on July 18, 2025, https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/basics/safety/index.html.
6 Not all services or prescriptions recommended by Midi Health are covered by the PPO plan. If you have questions about coverage, contact Accolade at (866) 406-1182 or visit the Accolade member portal > Healthcare Services Coverage or use the Accolade app.