July 6, 2023
Updates to our preventive care benefits began July 1, 2023, or as groups renew, for all members with non-grandfathered health plans. These changes are in response to new federal recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
The following is a summary of additional benefits that may now be covered for Premera health plan members by category:
- Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents:
We’ve added screening for syphilis in adolescents at increased risk for infection.
- Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents:
We’ve added screening for depression and suicide risk to benefits for children aged 12 years or older.
- Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents:
We now cover screenings for anxiety in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years as preventive.