October 30, 2024

The latest episode in Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.’s educational podcast series, Under the Coverage, walks listeners through the world of preventive services—packed with vital screenings and the perks of zero-dollar copays.

In “Preventive Services 101,” listeners will learn:

• Who are the USPSTF and ACIP? Explore the roles of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in guiding preventive care recommendations.
• What’s considered preventive? Get to know the screenings, vaccines, medications, and counseling services considered crucial for maintaining health.
• How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact your benefits? Discover how the ACA ensures that many preventive services are available with zero-dollar copays—meaning no out-of-pocket costs for eligible individuals.

While a number of preventive services are available at no cost, it’s worth noting these change as medical treatments advance.

“The takeaway here is it’s worth understanding the plan you have and the free services available to you,” said podcast co-host Jolene Myers, Nova’s manager of marketing. “The list is not static, it’s evolving.”

Tune in to this conversation on the essentials of preventive services and how you can access them at no cost.

How to Listen

New episodes – each 15 minutes or less! – are added regularly and are available on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music and TuneIn. You can also listen via digital assistants like Alexa, Google and Cortana. Just ask Alexa to, “play the Under the Coverage podcast on Apple Podcasts” (or wherever you get your podcasts).

Have an idea for a future episode or a question you’d like answered? Find Under the Coverage on X @UndrTheCoverage or email podcast@novahealthcare.com.