If you're due for a cancer screening or need cancer treatment or support services, your plan offers coverage to help you stay on top of your health. Here’s how your benefits can support you at any stage of your health journey.

1. Covered screenings

There are exams and tests that are essential to finding and diagnosing many types of cancer. These screenings are covered by your plan and generally recommended when you reach a certain age. Other screenings depend on health, family history or other risk factors. Your provider can help make sure you get the screenings you need, when you need them. And they’re available through your plan. Common covered screenings include:

• Colonoscopy: Most adults should get regular colon screenings starting at age 45.* There is also an at-home colon cancer screening option.

• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test: This test checks men for prostate cancer. Screenings usually start at age 50.*

• Mammogram: This breast screening is covered annually for women starting at age 40. And it’s also important for men, especially when there is a family history of the disease. Your provider can let you know your risk level and when to get screened.

• Skin check: Regular skin checks can help detect skin cancer early. During a skin check, a health care professional will examine your skin for any unusual moles, growths or changes.

• Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT): This is a special type of scan used for lung cancer screening in high-risk individuals, such as those with a history of smoking. LDCT can help detect lung cancer at an early stage when it's more treatable. Your provider can request this screening if needed.

• Cervical and vaginal screenings: These screenings typically involve a Pap test or an HPV test to check for abnormal cell changes in the cervix. They are crucial for detecting cervical and vaginal cancers early. Discuss your specific medical history with your health care provider to decide if you need these screenings.

2. Smoking cessation

Smoking is a leading cause of several types of cancer, with lung cancer at the top of the list. The harmful chemicals in tobacco damage healthy cells. They also weaken your immune system, leaving you more vulnerable to illness.

You may be prescribed a medication or treatment that can help you quit. These may include:

• Nicotine replacements (gum, patches, etc.)

• Bupropion (Zyban®, Wellbutrin®)

• Varenicline (Chantix®)

• Nortriptyline (Aventyl®, Pamelor®)

• Alternative treatments like acupuncture

Ready to quit smoking? We’re here to help. Your plan covers visits with a qualified physician or other Medicare‑recognized practitioner. They’ll guide you through the best steps to take control of your health. To learn more about your benefits and how your plan supports you, visit AllinaHealthAetnaMedicare.com/LG.

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3. Wig coverage

If you're getting cancer treatment, you might lose your hair, which may be tough to deal with. Your plan covers wigs for hair loss due to chemotherapy to help you feel better. Here's what you need to know:

• You can get a wig from a supplier that works with your insurance.

4. Outpatient hospital services

Chemotherapy and radiation are important cancer treatments. They’re covered when you get them in a hospital. And you’ll work with a team of doctors and nurses who will help you throughout your treatment. This team might include:

• Oncologists who specialize in cancer treatment

• Nurses who will deliver your treatment and check on you

• Other specialists who can help with any side effects

• Support services like nutrition counseling or pain management

5. Specialists

Oncologists are doctors who specialize in cancer. There are different kinds, like those who give chemotherapy or radiation.

They work as a team to help you get the best care. This team might include:

• Medical oncologists who give chemotherapy and other treatments

• Radiation oncologists who give radiation therapy

• Surgical oncologists who do surgery to remove tumors

They'll help you understand your diagnosis and treatment options and answer any questions you have.

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How to do a self-exam

Performing self-checks regularly between your provider visits can help you spot possible issues early. If you notice something unusual, tell your provider. Self-exams shouldn’t replace an in-office exam. Here are some examples:

• Breast: Check for any unusual lumps, changes in size or nipple discharge.

• Skin: Look for new growths, sores that don't heal or moles that change. 

• Testicular: Check for any lumps, swelling or changes in the testicles.

Try the ABCDE method for suspicious moles:

Asymmetry: uneven shape

Border: irregular edges

Color: uneven color

Diameter: larger than a pencil eraser

Evolving: changes in size, shape or color.

*FOR COLON AND PROSTATE CANCERS: American Cancer Society. Find cancer early. Accessed January 23, 2026.

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