Interim Final Rules related to the coverage of preventive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) were recently published. A complete list of required preventive services is available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The following is a partial listing of preventive services required to be covered under Health Care Reform.
For Adults
Blood pressure screening
Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at higher risk
Colon cancer screening for adults over 50
Immunization vaccines (doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary)
Obesity and tobacco use screening
Type 2 diabetes screening for adults with high blood pressure
For Children
Autism screening for children at certain ages
Blood pressure screening
Alcohol and drug use assessment for adolescents
Developmental screening for children under age 3
Immunization vaccines from birth to age 18 (doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary)
Lead screening for children at risk of exposure
Obesity screening and counseling
Note:
The requirements to cover recommended preventive services without cost-sharing do not apply to grandfathered plans.
Coverage of preventive services does not disqualify High Deductible Health Plans HSA qualifying status.
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