This checklist provides $0 ways your BCBSRI Medicare Advantage plan can help you stay healthy. 

1. See your PCP for an annual well visit. 
$0 when you see an in-network provider

During this appointment, your primary care provider (PCP) will give you a physical exam, ask about your health since your last visit, and review your medications. If you’ve been experiencing any health issues—including depression or anxiety—write down your symptoms before your visit as well as any questions you have. Be sure to tell your PCP if you’ve fallen since your last visit and also ask how to reduce your risk of falls.

2. Ask your PCP about preventive screenings. 
Often $0 when you see an in-network provider

Many types of cancer are "silent," meaning you'll have no symptoms until the disease has advanced and is harder to treat. These screenings can find diseases in earlier, more treatable stages and, in some cases, even help prevent them.

• Breast cancer (ages 40-74)
• Colorectal cancer (ages 45+)
• Bone density screening (ages 65+)

3. Get help with ongoing health conditions. 
$0 for help from a BCBSRI Care Manager

If diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems are not under control, they can lead to complications and even hospital stays. Talk to your PCP about how to best manage your health. You can also contact a BCBSRI Care Manager at 1-844-563-0892 or care@bcbsri.org for help achieving your health goals.

4. Find help for mental health issues. 
$0 for phone/video visits with in-network psychologists  

Treatment can make a tremendous difference for issues such as depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder. For help finding a provider and other non-emergency issues, call the BCBSRI Behavioral Health Line at 1-800-274-2958.  

You can also use Doctors Online to meet virtually with licensed therapists and board-certified psychiatrists for non-emergency behavioral healthcare issues.¹

5. Exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week. 
A $0 gym membership, $0 online exercise videos, and $0 in-person fitness classes

Regular exercise lowers your risk for depression, heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, and much more.² The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends spending two days each week on strength training, which can help with balance.³

With the Silver&Fit® program, you can enjoy $0 access to unlimited online exercise videos and $0 monthly fitness center membership. ⁴ 

Plus, don't forget about the free fitness classes available at Your Blue Store^SM locations across the state. Sign up for a class.⁵

6. Visit your dentist for a cleaning. 
$0 if you have coverage through your BCBSRI Medicare Advantage plan or a Blue Cross Dental plan 

If your teeth aren’t cleaned regularly, plaque and tartar can build up and lead to cavities, gum disease, or tooth loss. Gum disease may also make other conditions, like diabetes and heart disease, worse. To find a dentist, please visit bcbsri.com/finddentist. If you don’t have a dental plan, call (401) 351-2583 (TTY:711).  

7. Have routine vision and hearing exams. 
$0 copay at in-network providers

Taking care of your vision and hearing is important—and even more so if you have a chronic health condition. Be sure to make your appointments in advance. Scheduling ahead of time is the easiest way to keep your care on track and make sure you’re seen when you need to be.  

Need glasses and contacts? We’ve partnered with EyeMed⁶to offer you a convenient and affordable shopping option at local independent providers, national retailers, and online. Get $100 or more for eyewear, and enjoy additional savings when you buy from an EyeMed provider. Prefer to shop at an out-of-network licensed vision provider? There’s an easy reimbursement process.  

Need hearing aids? Most BCBSRI Medicare Advantage plans include options from top brands.⁷