Are Routine Chronic Maintenance Visits Eligible for Sharing?
Yes
Chronic Maintenance Doctor Visits for Hypertension (high blood pressure), Thyroid, and Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) conditions are not subject to the 90-day waiting period and are eligible for sharing. Only the listed test/screening for each condition (and the Physician Office Visit necessary to discuss the results of the test/screening) are Eligible for Sharing.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)- Blood pressure screening conducted at a Primary Care Physician Visit
- Thyroid- Annual blood test measuring thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH lab)
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)- Annual group of blood tests measuring the amount of cholesterol and fats in the blood (lipid panel)