Lung Cancer Screening Insurance Checklist

On the back of your insurance card, there will be a phone number for you to call. You will likely be asked for your plan information and group ID.

• Has my insurance company put together a website or a flyer on lung cancer screening coverage issues?
• Do I need to go to my primary care provider/my doctor before I get screened to get a referral or determine if screening is appropriate for me?
• What paperwork do I need to complete before, during or after that visit to ensure my screening is covered by insurance?

• Do I need a referral or preauthorization?
  • If so, from whom?
  • Who must this referral or preauthorization be sent to?
  • Will my physician submit it or must I?
• Is there a certain place (facility or center) I need to go to for my screening?
  • If the nearest facility is too far away from where I live, what do I do?
• Will my insurance cover my travel expenses to the screening?

• Are all the costs of the screening completely covered or will I be charged any out of pocket expenses?
  • Will I need to pay a facility fee?
  • Are there other out of pocket costs I will need to pay?

• Who do I follow-up with after my screening?
• Is my follow-up doctor's visit covered under my insurance?
  • If not, what are the expected out of pocket expenses?
• What follow-up tests will I need if something is detected during screening and will my insurance cover those tests?
• If my doctor recommends screening every year, will it be covered by my insurance?
• Will my insurance cover counseling and medications that can help me quit smoking? What are my out of pocket expenses?