* This quiz does not guarantee a free colonoscopy but is intended to educate consumers regarding their potential eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. Answers are based on the guidance of medical professionals, however, they are not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, but are for informational purposes only.
Sorry, unfortunately you do not qualify for a free screening colonoscopy.
UNINSURED: If you have certain GI symptoms, you may need to get screened. Go to www.stopcoloncancernow.com for more information about risks and resources for uninsured patients. We want you to stay healthy!
INSURED: If you have a first-degree family history of polyps or colon cancer, you may be eligible for a “high risk screening” earlier than age 50. Please discuss this with your insurance provider.
Unfortunately, you do not qualify for a free screening colonoscopy, but it’s extremely important for you to get screened for colon cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends a first time colon cancer screening at age 45 due to increased rates of colorectal cancer among people under 55. There are payment plans and reduced cost options available. We want you to stay healthy! Colon cancer is 90 percent preventable if caught early.
For additional colon cancer prevention information, sign up for our Butt Seriously E-newsletter and then read StopColonCancerNow.com’s information and resources for uninsured patients.
Find a qualified gastroenterologist in your area who can help you find out if you qualify. Also, some insurance providers now waive deductible and co-insurance for anesthesia.
Symptoms may include:
You may need a diagnostic colonoscopyA colonoscopy that is performed in order to explain symptoms is called a diagnostic colonoscopy., which would disqualify you from a free screening colonoscopyA screening colonoscopy is performed on a patient of screening age who has no symptoms in order to detect and remove colon polyps that could lead to cancer.. But GI symptoms should never be taken lightly. Please, find a gastroenterologist near you today. A gastroenterologist will determine if you need a colonoscopy, and if so, they will walk you through any costs associated with this procedure. With Medicare, there is a co-pay or co-insurance associated with any diagnostic colonoscopy. You can also talk with your Medicare representative for more details.
Medicare will pay for 1 screening colonoscopyA screening colonoscopy is performed on a patient of screening age who has no symptoms in order to detect and remove colon polyps that could lead to cancer. every 24 months. Under current legislation, Medicare waives the deductible and co-insurance for anesthesia used during colonoscopies. Find a gastroenterologist today.
Medicare will pay for 1 screening colonoscopyA screening colonoscopy is performed on a patient of screening age who has no symptoms in order to detect and remove colon polyps that could lead to cancer. every 24 months. Under current legislation, Medicare waives the deductible and co-insurance for anesthesia used during colonoscopies. Find a gastroenterologist today.
Under current legislation, Medicare waives the deductible and co-insurance for anesthesia used during colonoscopies. Find a gastroenterologist today.
Symptoms may include:
You will most likely require a diagnostic colonoscopyA colonoscopy that is performed in order to explain symptoms is called a diagnostic colonoscopy., which unfortunately disqualifies you from a free screening colonoscopyA screening colonoscopy is performed on a patient of screening age who has no symptoms in order to detect and remove colon polyps that could lead to cancer.. But GI symptoms should not be taken lightly. Find a gastroenterologist right away to confirm your need for a colonoscopy. Then, check with your health insurance provider to verify your specific coverage.
You will most likely require a diagnostic colonoscopyA colonoscopy that is performed in order to explain symptoms is called a diagnostic colonoscopy., which unfortunately disqualifies you from a free screening colonoscopyA screening colonoscopy is performed on a patient of screening age who has no symptoms in order to detect and remove colon polyps that could lead to cancer.. However, it is very important that you contact your primary care physician or a qualified gastroenterologist right away to confirm your need for a colonoscopy. Colon cancer is 90 percent preventable with early detection. Then check with your health insurance provider to verify your specific coverage.
Your colonoscopy may be covered for free or at a reduced cost as a “high risk colon cancer screening,” because with a family history, you may need to get screened earlier than age 50.
Find a qualified gastroenterologist in your area who can help you find out if you qualify.
Also, some insurance providers now waive deductible and co-insurance for anesthesia.
*Some private health insurance providers cover the cost of a screening colonoscopy as part of preventative healthcare. Contact your health insurance provider to verify your coverage and any conditions that may apply.
Find a qualified gastroenterologist in your area today!
Please check with your health insurance provider to verify coverage. Also, some insurance providers now waive deductible and co-insurance for anesthesia.
*Some private health insurance providers cover the cost of a screening colonoscopy as part of preventative healthcare. Contact your health insurance provider to verify your coverage and any conditions that may apply.