Renee Vanderheiden

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DID YOU KNOW?

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When can I enroll in a plan?

Open enrollment (October 15th-December 7th) is usually the time Medicare recipients change their medical or drug plans but are not necessarily the only time it could be done. There could be special enrollment periods available.

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Changing my Primary Care Physician

Primary care physicians (PCPs) can be changed at any time during the year.

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Prescription drugs can be expensive

Prescription drug (RX) help may be available for lowering costs/copays, depending on income.

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Running into limits on what your drug plan will cover?

Nevada has a program to help with coverage gap issues (Senior RX)

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Scam Alert

There is no such thing as the "Medicare Verification Team". Please do not give out any of your personal information to someone you do not know--even if it sounds official. You can always call them back.

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Take Charge of YOUR HEALTH

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It's time to take charge of your health! Schedule an appointment with your health care provider to discuss what screenings and exams you need and when you need them. Below are resources to help you and your health care provider determine what health services and screenings are best for you.

WHY ARE CHECK-UPS IMPORTANT?

Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. They also can help find problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that help your chances for living a longer, healthier life. Your age, health and family history, lifestyle choices (i.e. what you eat, how active you are, whether you smoke), and other important factors impact what and how often you need healthcare.

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WHERE CAN I GO FOR HEALTH SERVICES?

The best place to go for health services is your regular health care provider. However, if you do not have one, the links below provide other options.

• CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) offers free or low-cost mammograms and Pap tests. Find out if you qualify.

• HIV Testing Resources

• Find Affordable Health Care in Your Community

 

 

WHAT HEALTH SERVICES ARE RECOMMENDED?

The links below provide information about important exams, screenings, and vaccinations.

• Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection

• Cholesterol

• Colorectal Cancer Screening

• High Blood Pressure

• Immunization Schedules

• Oral Health for Adults

• Prostate Cancer Screening

• Skin Cancer: Basic Information

• HIV/AIDS

• Viral Hepatitis

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HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

The links below provide tools to help you prepare for your next appointment.

• Check-Up Checklist: Things to Do Before Your Next Check-Up

• Family History: Tools and Resources

• Women's Preventive Services: Required Health Plan Coverage Guidelines

• Be Prepared for Medical Appointments: Build Your Question List

• Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age- Checklist for Your Next Checkup

• Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age- Checklist for Your Next Checkup

 

ENCOURAGING OTHERS

You may also want to start a campaign in your community (i.e. a faith-based setting, workplace, school, or civic group) to encourage others to make an appointment for a check-up or health screening on National Women's Check-Up Day (the day after Mother's Day each year) or National Men's Health Week (the week before Father's Day each year).

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