Check the current program version
Program names and descriptions can remain online after details change. Use the current owner-provided terms and effective date.
Confirm policy and participation requirements
Ask about the policy type, policy status, program enrollment, location and current eligibility terms.
- Find the current program document and effective date.
- Confirm who administers the benefit.
- Ask which policy or enrollment status is required.
- Check current location and availability limits.
- Ask a clinician whether the screening is appropriate for you.
Ask about location and availability
Services and insurance products may not be available in every state or area. Availability is not a statement about medical need.
Understand what the service can and cannot establish
Screening is not diagnosis. False-positive, false-negative and follow-up questions belong in a medical discussion.
Sources: National Cancer Institute: Cancer Screening Overview
Keep insurance underwriting separate
Access to a benefit does not guarantee approval for insurance, a particular rate or a claim outcome.