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We recently posted the 2015-2016 Member Wellness Guidelines, which
replaces the previous version. The goal of these guidelines is to provide
members with a user-friendly version of evidenced-based wellness
recommendations for the average-risk person. These recommendations are not a
statement of benefits and some of these services may require cost-sharing.
The 2015-2016 Member Wellness Guidelines have been revised so the
recommendations more appropriately meet
the needs of the following individual age groups:
- Pediatric guidelines (ages birth to 17)
- Adult guidelines ages 18 ? 64
- Adult guidelines ages 65 and older
We encourage you to review these recommendations with your Independence
patients to determine which screenings would be appropriate based on specific
patient medical and psychosocial needs.
The guidelines are updated annually based on changes made to nationally
recognized sources. Changes are reviewed by internal and external consultants,
as appropriate, and by the Independence Quality Committee, which is comprised
of network physicians.
Access the 2015-2016 Member Wellness Guidelines on our website. Paper
copies can be ordered by submitting an online
request or by calling the Provider Supply
Line at 1-800-858-4728.
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