Not Only When You're Sick

How preventive care can help employees avoid medical issues and lower their health care spending.

Preventive health measures and screenings may help prevent 85 percent of illness and disease, according to a 2013 Institute of Health Metrics report. Employees who receive the screenings and vaccines recommended for their age and gender may be able to address potential issues quicker, or avoid them all together. This can help save money for the health plan and the employee.

"Many employees tend to only use their health plan when they're sick," says Julie Bukowiec, senior medical policy analyst at Anthem, Inc. "These employees often miss out on advantages of preventive care, which could lead to more serious medical conditions and out-of-pocket spending."

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