In an effort to increase access to important preventive healthcare screenings,
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CarePlus Screening Kit (Photo: Business Wire)
CarePlus Screening Kit (Photo: Business Wire)
The three in-home tests being mailed to CarePlus Medicare Advantage members focus on screening for colorectal cancer and on diabetic condition management (HbA1c blood sugar test and kidney screening). All CarePlus Medicare Advantage members who have a clinical opportunity for these screenings will automatically receive them in the mail.
After receiving the screening kits at no cost to them, members may complete the tests in the comfort of their homes and mail them back in a pre-paid envelope. The results are sent to members and their primary care physicians in case a follow up is needed.
'As Florida remains in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that many of our members may still be wary of leaving home to complete important routine health screenings,' said CarePlus Vice President of Health Services Dr.
In addition to mailing these in-home screening kits, during COVID-19 CarePlus continues to take actions to support care for its members, including:
Proactive outreach to support members' social needs. Since March, CarePlus has been reaching out to our managed members in our medical plans to help identify and address social needs.
Encouraging members to get their flu shots early this year.
Mailing care kits containing two protective face masks to support members' visits to healthcare providers.
CarePlus is waiving Medicare Advantage members' out-of-pocket costs for outpatient behavioral health, on an outpatient, non-facility basis, and telehealth** visits through the end of 2020.
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** Telehealth benefit may not be offered by all in-network plan providers. Members can check directly with their provider about the availability of telehealth services.
CarePlus is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in CarePlus depends on contract renewal.
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