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Free Preventive Care for Adults

All Covered California health plans include preventive care at no added cost.

What to Know Before Your Visit

Preventive care includes checkups, vaccines, screenings and counseling that help catch health concerns early — before they become bigger problems. These services are part of every Covered California health plan. They’re free when you see an in-network care provider and schedule the visit as preventive care, even if you haven't met your deductible for the year.

When you make your appointment, tell the office you're coming in for a preventive care visit. This helps make sure you're not charged.

Mentioning a new symptom or health concern during the visit may result in a separate charge. That part of the visit may not be covered as preventive care.

What’s Covered

Your plan covers these preventive services at no cost. Coverage frequency varies by age, health history and risk factors.

Service
Service
What It Is
When It's Covered
Annual wellness exam
A yearly checkup to review your overall health, catch issues early and stay up to date on vaccines
Every year
Blood pressure screening
A check of your blood pressure to catch high blood pressure early
Every year
Cholesterol screening
A blood test to check cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease based on age and risk
Usually every 4-6 years
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
An ultrasound to check for an aortic aneurysm in men aged 65-75 who have smoked
Once per lifetime
Obesity screening and counseling
Weight checks and support to reach or maintain a healthy weight
Ongoing
Type 2 diabetes screening
A blood sugar test to catch diabetes early in adults with high blood pressure
Every year
Diet counseling
Nutrition advice for adults at higher risk for chronic disease
As needed
Skin cancer counseling
Guidance on protecting your skin and lowering skin cancer risk
Adults at high risk
Fall-prevention counseling
Advice on preventing falls, including exercise and home safety tips for adults 65+
Every year
Colorectal cancer screening
A test for colon cancer for adults 45+
Every 1–10 years depending on the test
Lung cancer screening
People at high risk, like long-time smokers
Every year

Preventive mental health screenings are covered at no cost. Therapy and ongoing treatment have their own costs and rules. Read about how mental health and therapy services are covered.

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