Women’s health: member guide
You have so much to think about every day. Don't forget the importance of taking care of yourself and your health! Be sure you are up to date on your wellness checks.
Use this resource to better understand your women's health coverage on the Surest plan. Member Services can answer any additional questions you may have.
Taking care of your health
See your doctor for a wellness visit. For wellness information applicable to you, see the sections that apply to you:
Breast cancer screening
Mammograms and 3-D mammograms are X-ray pictures of the breasts.
- It is recommended that screening is completed every 2 years for women ages 40–74 years. You may prefer to begin screening earlier or more often, depending on your personal history; talk with your doctor about how often and when you need this screening, especially if you have a family or personal history of breast cancer.
- Your copay for an in-network mammogram is $0. To find an in-network facility, search “mammogram” on the Surest app.
Cervical health
Cervical cancer screening checks the cells on the cervix—which is the lower part of the uterus—for changes that could lead to cancer. The two main tests are:
- Pap test, which looks for changes in the cells of the cervix, and
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) test looks for the HPV virus that can cause changes in the cells.
This screening should be done every 3–5 years between ages 21 and 65 years. Talk with your doctor about how often you need this test.
For women age 26 and younger who haven’t already had an HPV vaccine, talk to your doctor about the importance of this vaccine to protect you from an HPV infection, which can lead to cancers later in life.
To find a provider on the Surest app, search “cervical cancer screening” and click “find providers.”
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) screening
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and vaginal, oral, and anal sex. If you're pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth.
STIs are common, but don’t always cause symptoms. And if they are left untreated, they can lead to health problems. Testing and treatment are important to help protect your health and your partner(s).
Women who are sexually active should have regular STI screenings. Talk to your doctor about which screenings are appropriate for you.
Your in-network cost for STI screening tests is $0. To find a provider, search “STI screening” on the Surest app and click “find providers.”
Osteoporosis screening
DXA scan, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, is a test that measures bone thickness to see if your bones are becoming thin and brittle.
DXA screening is for women aged 65 and older, but if you have risk factors your doctor may recommend you get a scan sooner. Talk with your doctor about how often you need this screening.
Your in-network cost for osteoporosis screening is $0. Search “DXA scan” on the Surest app for in-network locations.
Other important topics for women’s health:
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