AmeriHealth Mercy Coverage of Breast Cancer Screenings Unchanged
- AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan will continue to cover mammograms for women of all ages when ordered by their doctor.
- We encourage our female members over 40 to talk to their doctors about getting a mammogram.
If you are still unsure whether you should get a mammogram, talk to you doctor about what’s right for you. |
AmeriHealth Mercy encourages you to do a breast self-exam every month and get a mammogram after the age of 40 as directed by your PCP. Your PCP can recommend a place close to your home where you can get a mammogram. You can also call Member Services to find out where you can get a mammogram. You can get a mammogram with a prescription. You do not need a referral or prior authorization to get a mammogram.
A mammogram is an x-ray of your breasts. A mammogram and regular exams can find breast cancer in its early stages. Cancer that is found early is easier to treat. A mammogram can show a lump before you or your doctor can feel it. Finding and treating cancer early can save your life.
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