Preventive care screenings

Make sure you’re getting the most out of you benefits with these screenings

Getting basic preventive care is one of the easiest ways to keep yourself healthy. As a Blue Cross of Idaho member, you get access to important preventive screenings at little to no cost to you. Preventive screenings can help you catch any issues early on when they are easier to treat.

Key screenings

Here are some screenings that may be important for you to get, depending on your age and health risks:

• Breast cancer screening
• Cervical cancer screening
• Cholesterol screening
• Colorectal cancer screening
• Diabetes screening
• Health risk assessment for depression
• Lung cancer screening for participants age 50 and older
• Screening mammogram
• Skin cancer prevention counseling

Be sure to check your plan documents to see what preventive care services are covered under your plan.

Talk to your doctor

You can discuss these screenings with your doctor at your annual wellness visit. You doctor will be able to recommend which screenings you should get and how often to get them. If you have health risks like a chronic disease, obesity or a family history of a disease, your doctor may recommend additional screenings.

Schedule an appointment with your doctor

If there are screenings you still need, schedule an appointment with your doctor to get them.

Written by: Blue Cross of Idaho
Posted: November 10, 2021
Updated: December 22, 2025