Free benefits to keep employees healthy
One of the value-based benefits for employees is a baseline routine mammogram for women ages 35 to 39 and a routine mammogram each calendar year for women 40 and older with no co-pay when using a USA Health facility.
As part of a comprehensive benefits package, the University of South Alabama provides at least 10 benefits to help employees and their families stay healthy -- at no cost to the employee.
Among them:
- Routine office visits: Up to 2 per year for members age 35 and older with no co-pay when using a USA Health provider.
- Shingrix vaccine: Two-dose vaccine to prevent shingles, which is recommended by the CDC for adults ages 50 and older.
- Well-child exams and immunizations: Recommended doctor visits, routine visits and immunizations at Express Scripts network pharmacies.
- Flu vaccine: Provided by hospital health nurse, at an Express Scripts network pharmacy or at the USA Benefits & Wellness Expo.
- Adult vaccinations: Based on age and medical history as recommended by the CDC.
- Cervical cancer screening: Pap test each calendar year with no co-pay when using a USA Health provider.
- Colorectal cancer screening: Routine screenings for members age 50 and over with no co-pay when using a USA Health provider.
- Mammography: One baseline routine mammogram for women ages 35 to 39. One routine mammogram each calendar year for women ages 40 and older with no co-pay when using a USA Health facility.
- Diabetes education: Classes when medically necessary through certified diabetes educators up to a lifetime maximum of five.
- Tobacco cessation: Quit for Life counseling or counseling with nicotine replacement for members and covered spouses.
