Well-Woman Visit
A well-woman visit is a visit with an OB/GYN. This doctor is trained in the health issues of women. You should plan this visit every year. Your doctor can suggest tests to check for cervical and breast cancer. Remember, the earlier you find cancer, the easier it is to treat.
Mothers, if your daughter is older than 14, consider taking her for an annual visit to an OB/GYN. They will check her growth towards maturity to make sure there are no problems. If you are not sure where to find one, call the customer service number on the back of your WellCare card.
Have questions? Please feel free to call customer service for help. The number is on the back of your member ID card.
Breast Cancer Screening
A breast cancer screening is an X-ray of the breasts. It only takes about 15 minutes. When cancer is found early, treatment is easier and the chances of survival increase. Different women have different risks. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the age you should start and how often you should have a screening.
In the United States, about 42,000 women die of breast cancer each year.
Your plan covers a breast cancer screening for you at no cost to you. Your role is just to get it done.
Have questions? Please feel free to call customer service for help. The number is on the back of your member ID card.
Cervical Cancer Screening
See your OB/GYN at least once a year. They are trained in reproductive health. During your annual wellness visit, your doctor tests for cervical cancer. You should start getting PAP smears at 21 years old.
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. About 4,000 women die from cervical cancer each year. Many of these deaths could be avoided with an annual screening.
Have questions? Please feel free to call customer service for help. The number is on the back of your member ID card.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
A colon cancer exam helps your doctor find small growths that could become cancerous. There are a couple of ways to do these screenings. Talk with your doctor to find out which is best for you. The usual age to start getting colon cancer screenings is 50, but your doctor may want to start earlier.
Your health plan covers these tests at no cost to you. Do yourself a favor, get to your doctor, and talk about getting a colon cancer screening. As with many cancers, the earlier you find it the easier it is on you to treat.
Have questions? Please feel free to call customer service for help. The number is on the back of your member ID card.
Chlamydia Testing
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection easily treated with antibiotics. About 3 million Americans are infected each year. It is most common in 14- to 24-year-olds. It can be found with a simple urine test. It is spread by sexual contact with someone who has chlamydia. You can’t get it from sharing food or drinks, kissing, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, or sitting on the toilet. If it is not treated, you can end up in the hospital.
Do you think you might have chlamydia? Please go to your OB/GYN. They are trained in dealing with it. They can do the test in complete privacy. Do not be embarrassed to ask.
Have questions? Please feel free to call us for help. The number is on the back of your member ID card.
