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HealthyCheckSM
Preventive Care Screenings
Call (800) 274-WELL (9355)
Take Control
Your health is your most important asset. Anthem Blue Cross and its affiliates, including Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company, helps put you in control of your health through affordable preventive care screenings that promote your physical well-being. Staying healthy supports an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Know Your Health
The Anthem Blue Cross Companies' HealthyCheck Program offers members on qualifying contracts the option of receiving an annual preventive care screening that evaluates a variety of health risks. Screening results may confirm good health, identify where health may be improved, and may also reveal conditions that need further evaluation by your doctor.
Each HealthyCheck screening includes
 | your choice of two levels of screenings for adults |
| a variety of educational materials to help you achieve and maintain optimum health |
| a summary of your results sent to your personal physician and available for you to take home immediately. |
Keep A Record
Register your screening results directly on our designated website for a detailed, personalized
health assessment with recommendations for developing a healthier lifestyle. Access and update your personal health information on our website at any time and as often as you wish. Interactive features can help you keep track of your health status on a monthly, weekly or even daily basis.
It’s Fast, Easy and Affordable
| Screenings take just 30-45 minutes. |
| You’ll receive immediate results. |
| Appointments are scheduled within 60 days and
30 miles of your home. |
| Screenings are available for just $25 or $75, depending on your choice of service options. |
You’ll Learn More About
| Managing High Cholesterol |
| Managing High Blood Pressure |
| Diabetes Education |
| Stress Education |
| Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Health |
$25 Basic Screening (for children ages 7-17 and adults 18 and over) includes
| blood pressure, body mass index, pulse and resting heart rate, skin cancer evaluation and education and assessment of the heart, lungs, thyroid and abdomen; |
| Tetanus-Diphtheria booster |
| Tetanus-Diphtheria and Pertussis |
| Flu Shot (Per CDC guidelines and vaccine availability) |
For Adults only
a total cholesterol, HDL ("good" cholesterol), and glucose fingerstick screening.
For Children only
a hemoglobin fingerstick screening, urinalysis, vision and hearing screenings and may also include Measles-Mumps-Rubella.
(All Vaccines given per CDC guidelines and vaccine availability)
$75 Screening
includes services listed above, plus
(Available for adults 18 and over)
| LDL ("bad" cholesterol) |
| triglycerides |
| colorectal cancer screening (50 and over per CDC guidelines) |
| urinalysis |
| flexibility testing |
| body composition |
| vision screening |
| posture analysis |
| self-care textbook (over 300 pages) |
Other Things You Should Know
| Trained, licensed health care professionals administer all screenings. |
| They will review screening results and lifestyle recommendations with you at your HealthyCheck screening appointment. |
| The flu shot offered is based on current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidelines and provided by HealthyCheck centers that have an available supply. |
| If you do not receive a flu shot during your screening because it is not flu season, you will be eligible for a future flu shot during flu season at no charge through a HealthyCheck Center. |
| About 10 days before your appointment, you’ll receive a confirmation packet with instructions on how to complete your health status questionnaire (either paper or Internet version). |
| As a Anthem Blue Cross PPO or EPO member, you are eligible for a HealthyCheck screening once every 12 months. |
| The HealthyCheck screening is not intended to replace a full physical exam by your doctor. |
| Coverage is provided or administered by Anthem Blue Cross and/or Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company - Please check your identification card |
Waiver of Deductible
Although most Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) policies provide coverage for annual Well-Woman and Well-Man exams and are not subject to the contract deductible, there are a few Small Group contracts, which fall outside of this provision. HealthyCheck Operations offers to waive the deductible for eligible Small Group members with qualifying contracts if they attend a HealthyCheck screening. HealthyCheck Operations will waive the deductible of both the office visit and lab for members with qualified Small Group contracts* for: Pap smears, mammograms, and PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) tests.
* Some Small Group Contracts Provide waiver of deductible for lab work only. Please check your policy regarding coverage.
$25 Fee Waiver
As an incentive for members to participate in a HealthyCheck screening, a $25 fee waiver is offered to select ISG members. This offer is only good during the first year of enrollment and is only for one screening per newly enrolled Anthem Blue Cross or Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company PPO and EPO Plan member. A one time $25 credit is applied at the time the appointment is made. Offer good only at HealthyCheck centers, which may not be available in all areas served by Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company. Offer is non-transferable.
Immunizations
 | Booster shots are offered for the following: |
| | Tetanus and diphtheria |
| | Tdap (Tetanus diphtheria and pertussis) |
| | Measles, mumps and rubella |
| | Polio virus |
| | Flu (Based on CDC Guidelines and Availability) |
| Please bring immunization records for members under age 18. |
| Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidelines are followed by administering immunizations. Click here to view an immunization schedule. |
Disclaimer
The following disclaimer is what our Client Service Associates provide to members:
"The results of your HealthyCheck screening are not intended to be a substitute for the advice or care of your physician. Please discuss any questions you may have with your physician. The HealthyCheck screening is not intended to be diagnostic in nature, and we are unable to sign off any outside forms. This includes but is not limited to sports, school, or employment physicals. Certain guidelines apply. Please check your policy regarding coverage".
The HealthyCheck screening is not intended to replace a full physical exam by your doctor. Anthem Blue Cross HealthyCheck centers cannot sign forms for sports, work or employment physicals.
Cancellation policy
Please call 1-800-274-9355 within 3 business days of your appointment if you are unable to attend. Members are only allowed to reschedule up to 2 times within a 12 month period.
Call (800) 274-WELL (9355)
PARTICIPATING CENTER LOCATIONS AS OF 01/15/2010
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Anaheim
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Newbury Park
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Arcata
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Oakland
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Chico
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Concord
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Pleasanton
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Encino
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Redwood City
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Encinitas
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Sacramento
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Fresno
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San Clemente
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Fullerton
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San Diego
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San Francisco
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Glendale
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San Jose
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San Luis Obispo
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Irvine
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Santa Rosa
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Simi Valley
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La Jolla
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Sherman Oaks
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Loma Linda
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Long Beach
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Temecula
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Los Angeles
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Torrance
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Modesto
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Visalia
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Montclair
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Monterey Park
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Watsonville
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