Health Screenings

PREVENTION IS THE BEST MEDICINE

The Benefit Options Wellness program offers the following screenings, all of which qualify for HIP points. Learn more about our Health Impact Program and how to earn a cash incentive for healthy activities.

If you would like to see a screening at your location, or one nearby, please reach out to [email protected], or contact your Agency Wellness Liaison. 

MINI-HEALTH SCREENING SCHEDULE - State Employees

Screenings Now Available with COVID-19 Social Distance Precautions

Good news!  Our vendor Healthwaves is now providing Mini Health Screenings with extra health precautions for COVID-19:

  • Social distancing
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Temperature checks
  • Smaller groups  

 

REGISTRATION

  • To register, click the "Agency Screening Schedule & Appointments" button below. Choose your date and click the "Make an Appointment" link on the listing.
  • If your agency isn’t listed, please check this page frequently for updates. 
  • You can also contact our vendor Healthwaves | 480-480-968-1886 | [email protected] | healthwaves.com
Agency Screening Schedule & Appointments

 

Telecommuters

  • For state employees telecommuting for work, you have the option of scheduling a Mini Health Screening at the Healthwaves Tempe location that takes about 20 minutes.
  • Please call 480-968-1886 for an appointment, these appointments are not available on the online scheduling site.

MINI-HEALTH SCREENING SCHEDULE - University Employees

    asu Screenings

    Thursday, August 27, 2020 - Tempe, 7:30-10:30 am, MU 228

    Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Tempe, 7:30-10:30 am, MU 228

    Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - Tempe, 7:30-10:30 am, MU 228

    Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Tempe, 7:30-10:30 am, MU 228

    Thursday, December 3, 2020 - Tempe, 7:30-10:30 am, MU 228

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    UARIZONA Screenings

    Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - 7-10 am, Campus Recreation (South) - Gymnasium

    Wednesday, September 16, 2020 - 7-10 am, Main Library - 112

    Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 8-11 am, Keating BIO5 - Room 103

    Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - 7-10 am, Campus Recreation (South) - Gymnasium

    Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 7-10am, Campus Recreation (North) - Gymnasium

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    HIP POINTS

    • Earn 100 HIP points. 

    SCREENING ELEMENTS

    • NEW - Fasting Blood Test - Fasting for 10 hours REQUIRED. No food, water only.
      • Cholesterol and full lipid panel (HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides)
      • Blood sugar  (Glucose & Fructosamine)
    • NEW - Waist Circumference
    • Height
    • Weight
    • Blood pressure
    • Prostate Specific Antigen screen (PSA) for men age 40 and older
    • Hemoglobin A1C screen (for diabetics) 
    • Bone Density Screening for women age 40 and older
    • Osteoporosis: Free for women 40 and older. $35 copay for women under age 40.

    RESULTS

    • The fasting screening requires a blood draw which is evaluated in a lab.
    • Individual, confidential results will be mailed to each participant within a week of blood draw. If you did not receive your results in the mail, please call Healthwaves 480-968-1886.
    • A copy of the test results can be sent to the participant’s physician (participants need to provide physician contact information at the event).

    COST

    • Main screening components are FREE one time per year.
    • Costs for optional tests are listed above.

    LENGTH

    • Each screening takes 10 to 15 minutes
    • Total event time is based on the size of the work site

    PARTICIPATION

    • Minimum of 25 participants required (exceptions may be considered for rural locations).
    • Spouses, dependents and retirees are not eligible

    PROVIDER

     

     

    MAMMOGRAPHY SCHEDULE

    HIP POINTS

    This screening qualifies you for 100 HIP points. 

    SCREENING ELEMENTS

    • Mammogram
    • 3-D (cost)

    SCREENING RESULTS

    • Confidential mammogram reports (results) will be sent to the participant and the physician they designate
    • Patients must provide the contact information if they want the report sent to their physician

    COST

    • Participants will need to show their Benefit Options insurance card at the time of their appointments.
    • MOM will directly bill the Benefit Options insurance.
    • EPO and HSA Members do not pay a copay at this screening it is covered 100%.
    • PPO members must meet the $500 deductible before this screening is covered at 100%.

    LENGTH

    • Each screening takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes

    PARTICIPATION

    • A minimum of 20 participants is preferred
    • Appointments are required to participate 480-967-3767.
    • Employees not on the State's insurance plan may participate, but other insurance copays may apply.
    • Spouses, dependents and retirees are not elegible.

    PROVIDER

     

     

    PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING SCHEDULE

    HIP POINTS

    This screening qualifies you for 100 HIP points. 

    SCREENING ELEMENTS

    • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
    • Digital rectal exam (DRE)
    • Testicular exam
    • Physician consultation

    SCREENING RESULTS

    • Results are immediate and will be discussed with patients by the physician. 
    • The PSA blood test results will take 7-10 days, and patients will receive a call about their results.

    COST

    • FREE for Benefit Options health plan members (including spouses) and benefits-eligible employees not taking State insurance.
    • Participants will need to show their Benefit Options insurance card at the time of their appointments.
    • POP will directly bill the Benefit Options insurance for UnitedHealthcare and BCBS.  ADOA will pay for the cost for Aetna and CIGNA members, and eligible employees that are not enrolled in the medical plans.
    • This screening does not have a copay.

    LENGTH

    • Each screening takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

    PARTICIPATION

    • A minimum of 20 participants is preferred
    • Appointments are required to participate 480-964-3013
    • Screening events are scheduled for a minimum of 6 hours
    • Retirees are not elegible

    PROVIDER

    • Prostate Onsite Project (POP) provides prostate cancer screenings.
    • The POP mobile unit travels to perform prostate exams at work sites across Arizona. 
    • 480-964-3013 | [email protected] | prostatecheckup.org