To develop a personal health plan for you and your family, we recommend using the
folowing guidelines. For a description of a recommended service, please go to the
glossary of terms.
Your health-care professional may recommend different schedules based on your medical
history.
Physical Examinations
We recommend you get routine physical exams according to the following schedule:
- Age 19-39: One exam every three years
- Age 40-49: One exam every two years
- Age 50 or older: One exam every year
In addition to the above, we recommend you follow these guidelines:
Laboratory Tests & Procedures
| Preventive Service |
Gender |
Age |
Frequency |
| Cholesterol |
Male |
35-75 |
Once every five years
|
| Female |
45-75 |
| Pap smear |
Female |
20-65 |
Every three years |
|
Mammogram
|
Female
|
40-49 |
Every two years |
| 50+ |
Annually |
|
Women with a personal history of breast cancer should have a yearly mammogram.
|
Colon Cancer Screenings
Immunizations
Vaccinations are covered at 100%
For more detailed information on these services, please refer to the
Self-help Medical Resource.
For more information about your benefits, please see your Benefits Handbook.
If you have any questions, please contact Deseret Mutual.