Am I at risk for colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is commonly found in adults over age 50. However, there has been an increase in colorectal cancer in adults 40 to 49 years old. You might be more likely to have colorectal cancer if: ■ You have inflammatory bowel disease. ■ Someone in your family had colorectal cancer or polyps. There are other parts of your lifestyle that can affect your risk level for colorectal cancer. These include: ■ Diet. ■ Exercise. ■ Alcohol and tobacco use. When should I get screened for colorectal cancer? If you are 45 to 75 years old, you should be screened for colorectal cancer. How often you get screened depends on the type of screening test you get. For example, you might need a stool test every year, or you might need to get a colonoscopy once every 10 years. 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 800700‑3874 (TTY: Dial 711). Drugs given in a doctor’s office or clinic These are considered physician-administered drugs (PAD). You can view coverage information in the Member Handbook and www.thealliance.health/prescriptions. If you would like a mailed copy, please contact Member Services at 800-700-3874 (TTY: Dial 711). 5 Living Healthy
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