Preventive care coverage means you won't have a copay for most routine services like cholesterol screenings. The Aetna website has details.
- Go to the Aetna website.
- Log in to Aetna Navigator by selecting "Member Log In"
- Once you log in, look for "Health Programs" and then select "Preventive Health Schedule."
- Choose your age and gender to find your preventive guidelines.
If you have questions, call Aetna Customer Service at 800.743.0910.
Common Preventive Screenings and Recommended Ages
The recommendations below are general guidelines. Your healthcare provider may recommend different screening schedules based on your personal health history, family history, risk factors, or other circumstances.
| Screening / Exam | Recommended Age |
|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Exam | All adults, every year |
| Blood Pressure Screening | All adults, at least annually |
| Cholesterol Screening | Beginning around age 20; repeat based on risk factors |
| Type 2 Diabetes Screening | Adults ages 35–70 who are overweight or obese, or earlier if risk factors are present |
| Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test) | Women beginning at age 21 |
| Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) | Women beginning at age 40–50, depending on provider recommendations and risk factors |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | Adults beginning at age 45 |
| Skin Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider, especially if you have risk factors |
| Osteoporosis Screening | Women beginning at age 65; earlier for those at higher risk |
| Prostate Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider beginning around age 50, or earlier if high risk |
| Vision Exam | Every 1–2 years, or as recommended |
| Dental Exam & Cleaning | Every 6 months |
| Vaccinations | Recommended throughout life based on age and risk factors |
Preventive Care for Women
Preventive care guidelines and services for women means a wider range of covered routine services that are not subject to copayment. The prevention-related services are:
- Well-woman visits
- Gestational diabetes screening that helps protect pregnant women from one of the most serious pregnancy-related diseases
- Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling
- FDA-approved contraceptive methods, and contraceptive education and counseling
- Breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling
- HPV DNA testing, for women 30 or older
- Sexually transmitted infections counseling for sexually-active women
- HIV screening and counseling for sexually-active women
For questions or coverage details, contact Aetna at 800.743.0910.
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Common Preventive Screenings and Recommended Ages
The recommendations below are general guidelines. Your healthcare provider may recommend different screening schedules based on your personal health history, family history, risk factors, or other circumstances.
| Screening / Exam | Recommended Age |
|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Exam | All adults, every year |
| Blood Pressure Screening | All adults, at least annually |
| Cholesterol Screening | Beginning around age 20; repeat based on risk factors |
| Type 2 Diabetes Screening | Adults ages 35–70 who are overweight or obese, or earlier if risk factors are present |
| Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test) | Women beginning at age 21 |
| Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) | Women beginning at age 40–50, depending on provider recommendations and risk factors |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | Adults beginning at age 45 |
| Skin Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider, especially if you have risk factors |
| Osteoporosis Screening | Women beginning at age 65; earlier for those at higher risk |
| Prostate Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider beginning around age 50, or earlier if high risk |
| Vision Exam | Every 1–2 years, or as recommended |
| Dental Exam & Cleaning | Every 6 months |
| Vaccinations | Recommended throughout life based on age and risk factors |
Note: These recommendations are general guidelines. Your healthcare provider may recommend a different screening schedule based on your personal health history, family history, risk factors, or other circumstances.
Common Preventive Screenings and Recommended Ages
The recommendations below are general guidelines. Your healthcare provider may recommend different screening schedules based on your personal health history, family history, risk factors, or other circumstances.
| Screening / Exam | Recommended Age |
|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Exam | All adults, every year |
| Blood Pressure Screening | All adults, at least annually |
| Cholesterol Screening | Beginning around age 20; repeat based on risk factors |
| Type 2 Diabetes Screening | Adults ages 35–70 who are overweight or obese, or earlier if risk factors are present |
| Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test) | Women beginning at age 21 |
| Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) | Women beginning at age 40–50, depending on provider recommendations and risk factors |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | Adults beginning at age 45 |
| Skin Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider, especially if you have risk factors |
| Osteoporosis Screening | Women beginning at age 65; earlier for those at higher risk |
| Prostate Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider beginning around age 50, or earlier if high risk |
| Vision Exam | Every 1–2 years, or as recommended |
| Dental Exam & Cleaning | Every 6 months |
| Vaccinations | Recommended throughout life based on age and risk factors |
Note: These recommendations are general guidelines. Your healthcare provider may recommend a different screening schedule based on your personal health history, family history, risk factors, or other circumstances.
| Screening / Exam | Recommended Age |
|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Exam | All adults, every year |
| Blood Pressure Screening | All adults, at least annually |
| Cholesterol Screening | Beginning around age 20; repeat based on risk factors |
| Type 2 Diabetes Screening | Adults ages 35–70 who are overweight or obese, or earlier if risk factors are present |
| Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Test) | Women beginning at age 21 |
| Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) | Women beginning at age 40–50, depending on provider recommendations and risk factors |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | Adults beginning at age 45 |
| Skin Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider, especially if you have risk factors |
| Osteoporosis Screening | Women beginning at age 65; earlier for those at higher risk |
| Prostate Cancer Screening | Discuss with your provider beginning around age 50, or earlier if high risk |
| Vision Exam | Every 1–2 years, or as recommended |
| Dental Exam & Cleaning | Every 6 months |
| Vaccinations | Recommended throughout life based on age and risk factors |
Note: These recommendations are general guidelines. Your healthcare provider may recommend a different screening schedule based on your personal health history, family history, risk factors, or other circumstances.