Three Rivers Immediate Care: A Location Open Every Day of the Week

Because of the Affordable Care Act, most health plans must now cover a set of preventive services like shots and screening tests that can help you stay healthy. This includes Exchange/Marketplace insurance plans, and most private insurance and employer plans. And the best news is, they’re free*, with no copays or deductibles, as long as the services are delivered by a doctor within your insurance network. Make an appointment today at one of our immediate care locations, 606-638-7400 in Louisa, Inez, or Crum – at least one location open every day of the week.

“The premise behind providing these preventive care screenings free of charge, is that insurance plans want to help you to stay as healthy as possible – and hopefully prevent you from needing serious medical services down the road,” said Greg Kiser, CEO.

Getting the right screenings and medical tests at the right time can help prevent many illnesses, and stop others before they become serious or even present symptoms. Depending on your age, gender and other risk factors, your doctor may tell you it’s time for an anemia, diabetes, breast cancer screening or other screening that can detect cancer or disease in its earliest, most treatable stages. Or, it may be time to screen for high blood pressure or high cholesterol to give your doctor information that can help prevent a stroke or heart attack. Your doctor may also suggest tests, screenings or counseling for the following and more:

• Diabetes
• Depression
• Obesity
• Hearing or vision loss
• Sexually transmitted diseases

There’s even more good news for women. Many preventive care screenings, tests and supplies that can help you with family planning and pregnancy are now covered, along with services such as:  

• Well-woman checkups
• Contraceptives and birth control counseling
• Screenings during pregnancy for a variety of conditions
• Breastfeeding supplies, support and counseling

Most insurance plans also cover preventive care services for children*, depending on age and risk factors:  

• Screenings for autism, high blood pressure, some cancers, depression, developmental disorders, lipid disorders, hearing problems, blood diseases, HIV, hypothyroidism, lead levels, obesity, PKU, and vision problems. 
• Behavioral assessments
• Fluoride and iron supplements
• Height, weight and body mass index measurements
• Immunizations for a variety of conditions
• Medical history
• Obesity counseling
• Oral health risk assessment
• Sexually transmitted infection prevention counseling and screening
• Tuberculin testing

“If your insurance covers preventive care services at no charge, skipping them is like leaving money on the table,” said Kiser. “Talk with your doctor about how to get the most out of your insurance plan. And if you don’t have a doctor, we can help you with that, too. Call Three Rivers Medical Center at 606-638-7400 to find a doctor near you or visit www.threeriversdocs.com.

*Preventive care services often depend on age and risk factors. Depending on your health insurance, preventive care services may be covered without your having to pay a copayment, coinsurance or meet your deductible. This applies only when you use your plan’s network providers. Medicaid benefits vary by state. To confirm your level of coverage for preventive care and to make sure your insurance is on your doctor’s list of accepted plans, check with your insurance provider, employer or your doctor’s office.