AzMT’s Wellness Mission is to support and empower members and their families’ healthy lifestyle by providing evidence-based programming.
The wellness program provides resources that are of value to the individuals it serves so they can thrive in daily life.
Stay Informed Preventive Screenings
Preventive screenings are brought onsite annually to provide members a convenient way to protect their health and detect abnormalities in early stages.
The onsite screenings are covered at 100% for eligible AzMT medical plan members, including spouses and dependents.
The Health Risk Assessment is provided annually to help members understand their current health status and risk factors. The screening measures include:
- Height & weight;
- Body Mass Index;
- Waist circumference;
- Blood pressure;
- Fasting blood glucose; and
- Complete lipid profile.
Participants may choose the following add-ons, if eligibility criteria is met.
- Hemoglobin A1C: Recommended for individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes or are at an increased risk of developing diabetes.
- Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA): Recommended for men ages 40 and older.
- Colorectal Screening Kit: Recommended for ages 50 and older.
Each participant is provided with a report highlighting their current health status, top risk factors and relevant health education.
Health consultations are available following the Health Risk Assessment. Members have an opportunity to meet with a nurse to:
- Review HRA Screening results;
- Set realistic, personalized health goals; and
- Get knowledge and resources to achieve better health.
Skin Cancer Screenings are available for AzMT members age 18 and older.
Dependents younger than 18 may participate only if there is a new or changing lesion and are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The comprehensive screening can detect abnormalities including, but not limited to:
- Actinic Keratosis (pre-cancerous, superficial sun damaged areas of skin);
- Basal Cell Carcinoma;
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma; and
- Malignant Melanoma.
Liquid Nitrogen Treatment is available at the time of screening to remove potentially harmful lesions as recommended by Assured Imaging. Liquid Nitrogen Treatment is NOT covered as a preventive service and is billed to your insurance as a claim.
The Cardiac and Organ Screening is recommended for adults 35 and older, but is available and covered at 100% for members of all ages
The Cardiac Screening tests for the following:
- Carotid Artery, looking for potential risks and blockage associated with Stroke;
- Peripheral Arteries, looking for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), which reduces blood flow; and
- Abdominal Aorta, looking for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) by showing ruptures or bleeding from the body’s main supplier of blood.
The Organ Screening tests look for abnormalities including nodules, cysts or changes in structure by conducting ultrasounds of the following organs:
- Kidneys;
- Liver;
- Gallbladder; and
- Thyroid.
Routine mammography screenings are offered onsite in a mobile unit.
- Women ages 40 and older: Mammogram Screenings are covered at 100% per Health Care Reform.
- Women ages 35-39: AzMT covers one preventive baseline mammogram.
- Women ages 35 and younger: May participate with a physician's order if they are considered at high risk for breast cancer, such as those who are BRCA positive or have a family history in first and second degree relatives
3D Mammography on-site copayments have been waived for AzMT members.
Quadrivalent flu vaccinations protect against 4 different strains of the flu and are available for plan members ages 4 and older.
Lifestyle Management
AzMT offers programs to address current health risks and prevent chronic conditions.
Starting July 1, 2023, AzMT is rolling out a personalized, interactive offering through Virgin Pulse! Virgin Pulse is a personalized, interactive approach that integrates your current overall health, lifestyle and risk factors, and rewards employees for engaging in a variety of healthy activities like online education, physical activity, preventive care, and more!
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