Colorectal Cancer Screening Coverage Update for 2021
Posted on May 11, 2021
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened. As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, multiple screening tests are available to you depending on your health and risk factors, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical test (FIT), among others.
As of January 1, 2021, a prior authorization (PA) is no longer required for Cologuard®, or FIT-DNA test, as this is considered preventive care and is covered every three years by your Medicare Advantage plan. For more details about colorectal cancer screening coverage, please refer to the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for your plan. View your EOC online at healthnewengland.org/medicare/eoc, or call Member Services at (877) 443-3314 with questions or to request a hard copy.
Be sure to talk with your doctor to determine which screening is right for you. Remember, colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if it’s caught early.
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