Don’t forget to schedule an appointment
Don’t forget to schedule an appointment
with your healthcare team.
insurance & options
I HAVE MEDICARE OR
PRIVATE INSURANCE
PRIVATE INSURANCE
Medicare covers yearly screenings for at-risk patients who are 50 to 77 years old. Most commercial insurance plans cover screenings for high-risk patients who are 50 to 80 years old. Check with your insurance plan to learn about coverage.5,6
I DON'T HAVE INSURANCE
If you do not have insurance, certain state or local agencies may provide a screening at little or no cost.12
I am a Veteran and get my care at the VA
The VA covers yearly screenings for at-risk patients who are 50 to 80 years old. To find out if lung cancer screening is recommended for you, talk with your VA health care team. Please visit the VA website to see their fact sheet and learn more.14
I have Medicaid
Medicaid programs vary in coverage and eligibility criteria for coverage.
This is not a guarantee of coverage. Talk to your doctor or healthcare team regarding what's covered within your insurance.
resources for you
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT
LUNG CANCER SCREENING?
Learn about the scan and its benefits.8
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A SCREENING?
Screenings are recommended for those who are at high risk and meet the USPSTF (U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) criteria.7
WHAT SHOULD I ASK MY DOCTOR?
You may want to bring up these questions about the scan to your healthcare provider.
what should i expect?
Everything you need to know about what happens before and after the scan.
i have my results—now what?
Here's what you need to know to understand your screening results.
WHAT IF I HAVE SCANXIETY?
It's normal to have anxiety about your lung cancer screening.13 Here's information to put you at ease.
what if i need help quitting?
Now that you're doing more for your lungs, it might be the right time to quit smoking. These resources may help.
resources for healthcare providers
OFFICE RESOURCES
Download and display these posters and info sheets in your practice to remind patients of the importance of regular lung cancer screenings.
WEB BANNERS
Suggest that potentially eligible patients find out more about lung cancer screenings. These can be linked to the health system's website or placed on social media.
Customizable Resources
Download the Screen Your Lungs resources and add your logo so you can provide customized resources to your patients and refererrals.
Media Gallery
Access different versions of the Screen Your Lungs PSA video and radio spots.
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De Koning HJ, van der Aalst CM, de Jong PA, et al. Reduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(6):503-513. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1911793
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Lung cancer screening information for patients. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.bidmc.org/centers-and-departments/radiology/radiology-exams/lunghealth-the-ldct-lung-cancer-screening-program/faqs-for-patients
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Lung cancer screenings. Medicare.gov. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/lung-cancer-screenings
Lung cancer screenings. Medicare.gov. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/lung-cancer-screenings
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Lung Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor. Health.go,. Updated Feb 22,. 2023. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/talking-doctor/lung-cancer-screening-questions-doctor
Lung Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor. Health.go,. Updated Feb 22,. 2023. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/talking-doctor/lung-cancer-screening-questions-doctor
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What to expect from a lung cancer screening. American Lung Association. Updated April 15, 2020. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/saved-by-the-scan/resources/what-to-expect-from-lung-cancer-screening
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This PSA was made possible by Genentech with guidance from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt lung cancer patient groups.