What is a Personal Health Assessment?
We've all had that moment of shock where a friend, colleague or family member is diagnosed with a serious illness, and we think, "But they look so healthy!" Unfortunately, a healthy appearance can sometimes mask some less-healthy conditions happening inside of us. Most of these are easily treatable, but it's important that you're aware of your health status, to obtain appropriate support and treatment where necessary. An early diagnosis helps prevent severe illness and avoids costly and invasive interventions.
Bankmed offers you a variety of preventative health screenings and these are covered as part of your benefits, so you don't have to dip into your savings.
Screenings
Three important annual tests that everyone should prioritise, regardless of age or gender are:
Improve your Balance status
Conducting your health screenings will not only help improve your wellbeing but it can significantly boost your Balance status too by earning you thousands of points.
- Personal Health Assessment: up to 22,500 points, depending on results. Assess your blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, weight, and smoking status
- HIV counselling and testing for members 18 years or older: 7,500 points for the first test and 1,000 points, once a year thereafter
- Online mental wellbeing assessments: 1,000 points (500 points twice a year)
So be sure to get activated for Balance and Active Rewards if you aren't already!
Ready to book your screening?
Make your appointment at a Clicks, Dis-Chem or Alpha Pharm pharmacy online. If you need any assistance with your online booking, you can e-mail support@recomed.co.za
If you'd prefer to have your screening at home, you can schedule an appointment by:
- Calling BioFITT Wellness (our screening partner) on 021 820 4858 between 08:00 - 17:00 on weekdays
- Using the dedicated WhatsApp line on 081 848 8938 (provide your name, membership number and physical address)
We've got you covered
If your screening results indicate that you are at risk for an underlying condition, it is important that you visit your Healthcare Professional to confirm the results. If they diagnose you with a chronic condition, you should enrol into the appropriate Managed Care Programme to access the Chronic Illness Benefit for treatment, to ensure you don't deplete your benefits or savings.
Read more about which 27 chronic conditions are covered and how to register for the Chronic Illness Benefit or contact us on 0800 BANKMED (0800 226 5633).