Does Insurance Cover Annual Physicals?
Yes, most insurances cover preventative care including annual physicals. Tia accepts most PPO insurances.
What is an Annual Physical Exam?
An Annual Physical Exam is a comprehensive health assessment designed to evaluate your overall well-being and catch potential health issues early.
What can I expect from an Annual Physical Exam?
This visit is all about prevention, which means the bulk (if not all) of the visit will be focused on preventative medicine. This will include:
- Vital signs
- Physical exam
- Your provider may discuss and recommend various preventive measures based on age, gender, and health risk factors. This can include vaccinations, cancer screenings, and lifestyle modifications.Indicated screenings & preventative measures, may include:
- STI screening
- Cervical cancer screening (pap)
- Labs to screen for conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, anemia, kidney & liver disease
- Recommendation for internal follow-up
- Referral for specialist follow-up
- Medication review & refill of some maintenance medications
- Education and counseling
- Care planning & follow-up plan
Who should get an Annual Physical Exam?
Annual Physical Exams are recommended for all individuals, with specific considerations based on age and health status:
- Women ages 18-39: Establish baseline health metrics and early preventive care
- Women ages 40-64: Monitor age-related health changes and increased screening needs
- Women 65 and older: Comprehensive health tracking and age-specific preventive care
- Women with chronic conditions or family health histories
- Women experiencing significant life transitions (those planning for pregnancy, 6 weeks+ postpartum menopause)
- Individuals with workplace or lifestyle-related health risks
- Anyone committed to proactive, preventive healthcare
How is the Annual Physical Exam different from the Well-Woman Exam?
Annual Physical Exam
Well-Woman Exam
Comprehensive whole-body health assessment
Primarily focuses on reproductive and gynecological health
Broader medical screening
May include cervical cancer screening and breast health screening
Includes full physical examination
Addresses sexual and reproductive health concerns
Extensive laboratory testing
Typically shorter in duration
Focuses on overall health and preventive care
More specialized reproductive health screenings
How are Annual Exams different at Tia than other women’s health clinics?
Tia approaches annual exams as part of your whole holistic health. As part of Tia’s whole health journey offering, we aim to combine your gynecology and primary care check-ups into a singular, cohesive experience that’s personalized, actionable, and convenient.
We intentionally separate your virtual health assessment from your in-person exams and services (delivered at the clinic) so that you get more 1:1 time with your provider, plus additional opportunities for check-ins throughout the year to evaluate and tweak your Care Plan. Learn more about Tia’s Whole Health Journey approach here.
How Often Should I Get a Physical?
Recommended frequency for Annual Physical Exams varies by age and individual health needs:
- Ages 18-39: Annually recommended
- Ages 40-64: Annually recommended
- 65 and older: Annually, with potential increased frequency
- Individuals with chronic conditions: As recommended by your healthcare provider
- Those with specific health risks: More frequent monitoring as advised
Factors influencing exam frequency:
- Personal health history
- Family medical background
- Existing health conditions
- Lifestyle and occupational risks
- Age-related health considerations
Always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate schedule for your individual health needs.
Does Insurance Cover Annual Physicals?
Yes, most insurances cover preventative care including annual physicals. Tia accepts most PPO insurances.
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