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We recently updated the Member Wellness Guidelines. The goal of
these guidelines is to provide members with a user-friendly version of
evidenced-based wellness recommendations for the average-risk person. We
encourage you to review these recommendations with your Independence patients
to determine which screenings would be appropriate based on each patient?s
specific medical and psychosocial needs.
The guidelines are updated bi-annually based on changes made to nationally
recognized sources. Changes are reviewed by internal and external consultants,
as appropriate, and by the Independence Clinical Quality Committee, which is
comprised of network physicians.
Wellness guidelines are available for the following age groups:
- children, ages birth to 17
- adult, ages 18 ? 64
- adult, ages 65 and older
You can access the Member Wellness Guidelines on our website. Paper copies can be ordered by submitting an online request form.
Note: Member Wellness Guidelines should not be confused
with Preventive Care Benefits as provided under the Affordable Care Act. These
recommendations are not a statement of benefits and some of these services may
not be covered services or may require cost-sharing.
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