Did you know that preventive care services are covered at no cost to you under your health plan when you see an in-network provider? Preventive services are those services you often receive during an annual exam, including getting your key numbers — blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI) — checked.
Understanding these numbers can provide a glimpse of your risk for certain diseases and conditions and is an important first step to effectively managing your overall health. By scheduling a regular check-up with your health care provider, you can find out what your health status is now, and determine if you need to make any changes to protect your health in the future.
Don’t have a doctor? Most health plans have a “Find a Doctor” feature on their website. Use this feature to quickly search for an in-network health care provider near where you live or work.
Once you “Know Your Numbers,” the next step is to complete a health assessment. Most health plans offer a free online health assessment, and many even provide an incentive, like a gift card or discount, for completing the assessment.
Learn more at https:⁄⁄liteblue.usps.gov⁄healthtools⁄.
— Compensation and Benefits,
Human Resources, 2-18-16
