Suggested Timeline for Adults
20 to 65+ years
These guidelines are suggestions for preventive care. You and your provider may decide to do some services more or less often. Molina Healthcare covers preventive care services.
See Your PCP For: | When You Are: | How Often: | Routine physical exam | - 19 to 40 years old
- 40 to 65 years old
- 65 + years old
| - Every 3 years
- Every 2 years
- Yearly
| Blood pressure check | - 19 to 40 years old?
- 65 + years old
| | Cholesterol screen | - Beginning at 35 for men and 45 for women
| | Colon and rectal cancer screen - Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy
- Stool blood check
| | | Especially for Women | Breast cancer screen - Self breast exam
- Mammogram and breast exam by provider
| - 20 + years old
- 40 + years old
| - Monthly
- Every 1 -2 years or as advised by your provider
| Cervical cancer screen - PAP smear
- Chlamydia screen (sexually transmitted disease)
| | - Every year until 2 exams in a row normal then every 3 years, as long as your PAP results stay normal
- Yearly, if sexually active and after age 25, yearly if high risk
| Especially for Men | Testicular cancer self examination | | | Prostate cancer screen | | | Immunizations | Rubella antibody check | | | Diphtheria-Tetanus booster | | | Human papillomavirus (HPV) | - This immunization series is
covered by DSHS Fee For Service for Women 19 & 20 years
| | Influenza vaccine (Flu shot) | - 65 + years of Age,
or if you have a chronic illness, ask your provider
| | Ask Your PCP About | Hepatitis A and B | - If you have a special risk, ask your provider
| One series of shots: - 2 for Hepatitis A
- 3 for Hepatitis B
| Pneumococcal vaccine | - 65 + years of Age, or if you have a chronic illness, ask your provider
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