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The 2019 off-site Health Screening schedule will be available by the of January 2019. You can schedule a State-sponsored Health Screening at a Montana Health Center at any time. 

 

The Montana Health Centers can perform your annual Health Screening.  These will be performed as directed by your Health Plan Incentive program.  For State of Montana plan members: a State-sponsored health screening includes measurements as described below at a Montana Health Center or off-site event.  A State-sponsored health screening is a benefit for ALL plan members (including Medicare-eligible retirees) once per plan year.  All personal information is kept in the strictest confidence. 

 

Appointments are Required:
Please schedule now to ensure you get the date and time you prefer and to ensure staff have sufficient time to prepare for your appointment. 

 

  1. Log in at www.carehere.com or call (855) 200-6822. (First time registration code - MANA9.)
  2. Click on "Appointments"
  3. Select "Blood Draw" next to "What."
  4. For off-site screenings, select the exact date of the screening you want next to "When" and "Off-Site Health Screenings" next to "Where." For health center screenings, select the health center of your choice. Then click "Get Appointments."

If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment for any reason, please be courteous and cancel your appointment as soon as you know you won’t be able to make it.  Please do not schedule multiple appointments.

 

State of Montana Benefit Plan Members Health Screening Schedule:

Click on a City of your choice for off-site Health Screenings for 2018 available in your area. Or, you can click HERE for a printable 2018 off-site Health Screening Schedule of all cities.

Get Your Health Screening Results

There are two options you can elect from to receive your results.

 

Default Option: Paper and Online - Unless you specifically request otherwise (see bottom), you will receive a two-page summary two weeks after your screening date and full results 6 weeks after your screening date.

Online results are available 2-3 days after your screening date.

Login to www.carehere.com 2-3 days after your screening.

Click “Reports” on the left side menu.

Click “Run” next to “Lab and Vitals (Physician View).”

Select a date range that includes the date of your health screening and click “Run Report.”

 

Opt-In Option: Online Only - If you do not wish to receive a paper copy of your results and access them online ONLY, you may “opt-in” to the Online Only option by contacting CareHere.

For any questions about your results or to change your option contact CareHere at (855) 200-6822.

 

What to Expect

·        Screening staff will draw your blood, do a height and weight measurement, calculate your BMI, and take your blood pressure and blood oxygenation

·        Staff will offer to measure your waist circumference. This measurement is optional. Visit the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website for more information on what waist circumference and BMI tell you about your health.

·        Health screenings are provided in a private, comfortable environment. If you have any concerns, please communicate them to the health screening staff when you check in

·        Health screenings take about 20 minutes

 

Lab Tests

A Lipid Panel, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), and Complete Blood Count (CBC) are included in your State-sponsored health screening.

The following tests are not generally recommended for everyone, but may be included with your State-sponsored health screening IF you bring a prescription/doctors’ orders with you to your screening.

  • HgbA1C
  • PSA
  • TSH (thyroid test)

At the health centers ONLY - additional lab tests can be added if you bring a prescription/doctor's orders with you to your screening.

 

Health Screening DOs

  • Do drink plenty of water in the 24 hours prior to your screening.
  • Do take prescription medications as directed by your doctor.
  • Do wear clothing with loose fitting sleeves to the screening.
  • If you are diabetic or pregnant: Schedule your appointment earlier in the morning so fasting time does not extend late into the morning. If there is any reason why it may not be appropriate to fast, please contact your Health Plan for assistance. 
  • It is okay to brush your teeth prior to the screening.
  • Do take the results of your health screening to regular doctor’s appointments so that labs do not need to be repeated. This saves you and the plan money.

Health Screening DON’TS

  • Don’t eat or drink food or beverages other than water and black coffee 12 hours prior to your screening.
  • Don’t exercise strenuously 12 hours prior to your screening.
  • If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment for any reason, please be courteous and cancel your appointment as soon as you know you won't be able to make it.
  • Please do not schedule multiple appointments.

Eligibility
Employees, spouses, retirees and dependents on the State of Montana health plan age 18 or older are eligible for one health screening per plan year. This program is voluntary. All personal information is kept in the strictest confidence. Click HERE for details on how we use your personal information.

Live Life Well Incentive

Part of earning the 2019 incentive is completing a State-sponsored health screening between November 1, 2017 and October 31, 2018.
Click HERE to learn all the details.

 

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
Health Care and Benefits Division is pleased to make reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in public meetings.

Notify us by calling (406) 444-7462, (800) 287-8266, or TTY (406) 444-1421; e-mailing us at benefitsquestions@mt.gov; or writing us at PO Box 200130, Helena MT 59620-0130 no later than three days prior to your screening to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. 

 

Bozeman

Date City Time                           Hotel/Location Room
9/19/2018 Bozeman 6:00-11:00 AM Holiday Inn Express  Bridger Yellowstone
9/20/2018 Bozeman 6:00-11:00 AM Holiday Inn Express   Bridger Yellowstone
9/21/2018 Bozeman 6:00-11:00 AM Holiday Inn Express Bridger Yellowstone

Columbia Falls

Date City                        Time                         Hotel/Location   Room
10/2/2018 Columbia Falls 6:00-11:00 AM Veteran's Affairs VA Chapel

Great Falls

Date City                     Time                        Hotel/Location Room
10/16/2018 Great Falls 6:00-11:00 AM Best Western Plus  Montana/Alberta Room
10/17/2018 Great Falls 6:00-11:00 AM Best Western Plus  Montana/Alberta Room
10/18/2018 Great Falls 6:00-11:00 AM Best Western Plus    Montana/Alberta Room
10/19/2018 Great Falls 6:00-11:00 AM Best Western Plus Montana/Alberta Room

Kalispell

Date City Time                         Hotel/Location Room
10/3/2018 Kalispell 6:00-11:00 AM Hampton Inn  Northfork Room
10/4/2018 Kalispell 6:00-11:00 AM Hampton Inn  Northfork Room
10/5/2018 Kalispell 6:00-11:00 AM Hampton Inn    Northfork Room
10/10/2018 Kalispell 6:00-11:00 AM Hampton Inn Northfork Room

Libby

Date City Time                          Hotel/Location  Room
10/9/2018 Libby 6:00-11:00 AM Libby City Hall   Ponderosa Room

Livingston

Date City Time                        Hotel/Location    Room
9/18/2018 Livingston 6:00-11:00 AM Yellowstone Pioneer Lodge Yellowstone Rm

Polson

Date City Time                        Hotel/Location  Room
10/11/2018 Polson 6:00-11:00 AM Polson Masonic Lodge   Masonic Lodge