Living Healthy 5 You have prescription benefits! If you are a Medi-Cal member, your prescription drugs that are filled at a pharmacy are covered by Medi-Cal Rx and not the Alliance. To find out if a drug is covered, call 800-977-2273 (TTY: Dial 711) or go to www.medi-calrx.dhcs.ca.gov. If you are an IHSS member, pharmacy services are managed by MedImpact. You can view the list of covered drugs at www.thealliance.health/prescriptions. You can also request a mailed copy by calling Member Services at 800-700-3874 (TTY: Dial 711). Drugs given in doctor’s office or clinic These are considered physician-administered drugs (PAD). You can view coverage information in the Member Handbook and at www.thealliance.health/prescriptions. If you would like a mailed copy, please contact Member Services at 800-700-3874 (TTY: Dial 711). How do I set up a screening? Talk to your doctor. Your doctor can help you get an appointment for a screening. Am I at risk for breast cancer? Talk with your doctor about ways you can lower your chance of getting breast cancer. Risk factors you cannot change: ■ Getting older. Breast cancer can happen at any age, but the risk goes up as you get older. ■ Family history. If someone in your family had breast or ovarian cancer, your risk may be higher. Risk factors you can change: ■ Not being active. Women who do not exercise have a higher chance of getting breast cancer. ■ Being overweight after menopause. Older women who are overweight have a higher chance of getting breast cancer than those at a healthy weight. ■ Drinking alcohol. Studies show that the more alcohol a woman drinks, the higher chance she has for breast cancer. Does the Alliance cover breast cancer screening? Yes. You can get screened for breast cancer at no cost to you. If you need help with making an appointment with your doctor, you can call Member Services at 800-700-3874.
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