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 - 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" link 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 | 480-968-1886 | [email protected] | healthwaves.com
- Click for 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.
TO BRING
- Be sure to bring your State of Arizona or University Employee ID badge to your appointment.
MINI-HEALTH SCREENING SCHEDULE - University Employees
HIP POINTS
- Earn 1,000 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
- 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.
- You may request an additional copy of your results to share with your physician.
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
- Benefits-eligible employees.
- Spouses, dependents and retirees are not eligible
PROVIDER
- Healthwaves provides the mini-health screenings.
- Healthwaves is the most experienced corporate-wellness company in Arizona.
- 480-968-1886 | [email protected] | healthwaves.com
- Mini-Health Screening Appointment Scheduler
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MOBILE ONSITE MAMMOGRAPHY - MOM
UPCOMING SCREENINGS
- Check back soon for worksite screeings.
- For public screenings, visit the MOM website.
Appointments Required
TO BRING
- Be sure to bring your State of Arizona or University Employee ID badge to your appointment.
DATES
HIP POINTS
This screening may qualify for HIP points. To determine your eligibility, see member.virginpulse.com > Benefits Tab > My Care Checklist to see if the screening is listed.
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.
- This is a preventive service 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 eligible.
PROVIDER
- Mobile Onsite Mammography (MOM) provides mammography (Breast Cancer) screenings.
- The MOM mobile travels to perform mammography screening at worksites across Arizona.
- 480-967-3767 | 800-285-0272 | https://www.simonmed.com/lp/mobile-site-mammography
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PROSTATE ONSITE PROJECT - POP
Appointments required
TO BRING
- Be sure to bring your State of Arizona or University Employee ID badge to your appointment.
- See if you qualify, please review the full screening infomration listed below the schedule. If you have had this exam at during your annual physical, you do not need attend a POP screening.
| Date | Time | Agency | Address | City |
| 1/26/2023 | 7:00am - 10:00am | St of AZ - ADCRR Phoenix/Alhambra | 701 E. Jefferson Street | Phoenix |
| 2/1/2023 | 7:30am - 11:00am | St of AZ - DOR | 1600 W. Monroe Street | Phoenix |
| 2/7/2023 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Pinal County - Florence Offices | 31 N. Pinal Street | Florence |
| 2/14/2023 | 8:00am - 2:00pm | Yuma County - Health Department | 2200 W. 28th Street | Yuma |
| 2/21/2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Pinal County - Casa Grande - Administrative Offices | 820 E. Cottonwood Lane | Casa Grande |
| 2/22/2023 | 6:30am - 10:30am | City of Scottsdale - North Corporate Yard | 9191 E. San Salvador Drive | Scottsdale |
| 3/1/2023 | 7:00am - 12:00pm | City of Phoenix - Downtown Site | Unit Located at 2nd Ave. & Adams Street | Phoenix |
| 3/2/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | City of Scottsdale - Water Resource | 9379 E. San Salvador Drive | Scottsdale |
| 3/14/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | St of AZ - ADOT Phoenix | 206 S. 17th Avenue | Phoenix |
| 3/15/2023 | 7:00am - 12:00pm | City of Phoenix - Aviation Site | 2485 E. Buckeye Road | Phoenix |
| 3/21/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | Pinal County - Apache Junction MVD/ADOT | 575 N. Idaho Road | Apache Junction |
| 3/28/2023 | 7:00am - 12:00pm | City of Phoenix - Downtown Site | Unit Located at 2nd Ave. & Adams Street | Phoenix |
| 3/30/2023 | 7:30am - 10:30am | Mesa Community College | 1833 W. Southern Avenue | Mesa |
| 4/6/2023 | 8:00am - 11:00am | Glendale Community College | 6000 W. Olive Avenue | Glendale |
| 4/12/2023 | 7:00am - 10:00am | St of AZ - ASU Tempe Campus | 617 S. Forest Avenue (Lot 82W, SE Corner of 6th Street & Flower Ave.) | Tempe |
| 4/24/2023 | 7:00am - 1:00pm | City of Yuma - One City Plaza | City Hall Plaza Overflow Lot: SE corner of Giss Pkwy & Madison Ave South | Yuma |
| 4/26/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | SRP - EVS | 7050 E. Univsersity Drive | Mesa |
| 5/4/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | City of Mesa - Mesa Main Library | 64 E. 1st Street | Mesa |
| 5/9/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | City of Mesa - Red Mountain Library | 635 N. Power Road | Mesa |
| 5/10/2023 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | City of Mesa - Mesa Main Library | 64 E. 1st Street | Mesa |
| 5/23/2023 | 7:00am - 11:00am | SRP - EVS | 7050 E. Univsersity Drive | Mesa |
HIP POINTS
This screening may qualify for HIP points. To determine your eligibility, see member.virginpulse.com > Benefits Tab > My Care Checklist to see if the screening is listed.
SCREENING ELEMENTS
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
- Digital rectal exam (DRE)
- Testicular exam
- Board-Certified urologist consultation
- Note: If you’ve already had the DRE and PSA exams during your annual physical, there’s no need to attend this screening, since the exams are the same.
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.
- 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 eligible
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
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HEARING SCREENING
OCTOBER WORKSITE HEaring SCREENING EVENTS
- Wed, Oct. 5 – 8 am - 4:30 pm, Capitol Mall, 1400 W Washington, Phoenix
- Fri, Oct. 14 – 8 am - 4:30 pm, ASU Speech & Hearing Clinic, 975 S Myrtle Ave, Tempe
- Mon, Oct. 17 – 8 am - 4:30 pm, 8990 W Peoria Av, Peoria
- Mon, Oct. 24 – 8 am - 4:30 pm, DES, 125 E Elliott Rd, Chandler
SCHEDULING
- Get a free, 15-minute hearing screening provided by ASU Audiology Clinicians & Students.
- To schedule your appointment, visit the scheduling page
- NO walk-in appointments are available.
Ongoing Screenings
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
- Check our provider list for a free screening.
TO BRING
- Be sure to bring your State of Arizona or University Employee ID badge to your appointment.
HIP POINTS
- Earn 50 HIP points. To record your points after your screening, visit the Virgin Pulse site, Home> Rewards> How to Earn> Participation> Hearing Screening Completion Attestation Form.
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