Many health conditions can be running through the body before noticeable symptoms appear. Fortunately, several of these conditions can be caught early with regular health screenings. A proactive approach to health screenings is crucial in preventing serious health conditions, increasing the efficacy of treatments when needed, and saving money in the long run.
Common health screenings
Various types of health screenings are recommended based on your age, gender, and other health factors. Common examples include blood tests to check for diabetes and certain kinds of cancer, mammograms to detect breast cancer, colonoscopies to check for colon cancer, and EKGs to look for heart conditions, just to name a few.
Benefits of regular health screenings
Many people underestimate the value of preventive health screenings, often thinking tests are only needed once visible symptoms arise. Detecting health conditions early is easy to do by going in for a screening and can provide significant benefits to both your health and wealth:
Better health outcomes: When a health condition is present, catching it as early as possible can lead to a better outcome, as the medical team can work to start treatment while the condition is less severe.
Lower health risks: Detecting a medical condition can help identify lifestyle changes and surveillance measures that may prevent the development of more serious medical issues.
Save money: Catching health conditions early often makes them easier and far less expensive to treat. When a condition progresses further, more treatment is typically required.
How Guardian supports your well-being
At Guardian, we’re champions of well-being. We understand the importance of preventive health screenings and want to help you stay on top of your wellness. With that in mind, most of our supplemental health plans include health screening benefits beyond typical medical coverage to help you manage your health and wealth.
Employees covered under Guardian hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance plans offered through their employers can take advantage of a unique benefit. When an employee or someone covered under their plan completes certain routine screenings — such as a blood test, mammogram, colonoscopy, or EKG — they are eligible to receive a benefit payment once a year. It’s our way of encouraging and empowering you to practice self-care and protect your well-being.
Start protecting your health
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get money back for taking care of yourself! If you’re covered through a Guardian supplemental health insurance plan, it’s time to explore the full range of benefits available to you and your loved ones. Using your health screening benefits through your supplemental health plans can help you take better control of your well-being and your wallet.
Learn more about Guardian’s supplemental health insurance products