Cancer Prevention, Treatment & Support
A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Partners for Health offers expert second opinions, high-quality treatment options, emotional support and helpful resources to support you and your loved ones every step of the way. Also, preventive screenings can help you stay ahead of your health by detecting cancer early.
Recently Diagnosed or Looking for Care? Start Here
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Talk to your doctor
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Get a second opinion
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Explore Carrum Health
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Get emotional support
1. Talk with your doctor about your diagnosis and treatment options.
Finding High-Quality Care
Your health plan offers tools to help you identify providers recognized for quality care.
- BlueCross BlueShield: Use the Blue Distinction Center Finder.
- Cigna: Look for the Cigna Care Designation icon when searching for high-quality providers in the online provider search tool.
Cigna Dental Health Maintenance Organization Oral Health Support
Members enrolled in the Cigna Dental HMO may qualify for the Oral Health Integration Program, which reimburses eligible preventive dental services for members with certain qualifying medical conditions. Visit the Cigna Dental Oral Health Integration Program webpage for details.
2. Consider getting an expert second opinion.
Expert Second Opinions
BlueCross BlueShield Members – Teladoc Health
Visit the Teladoc Health website, log into your BCBS member account or call 800.835.2362.
Cigna Members - My Medical Ally
Visit the My Medical Ally website, register using the company code "Cigna State of TN" or call 888.361.3944.
3. Explore cancer treatment through Carrum Health Centers of Excellence.
Members aged 18 and older enrolled in a Partners for Health medical plan have access to Carrum Health's Centers of Excellence for cancer care, including Tennessee Oncology.
When you receive eligible care through Carrum Health, most or all treatment costs may be covered by your medical plan.
Learn more at the Carrum Health website or call 888.855.7806.
4. Need emotional support? Reach out to Here4TN for emotional support for you and your family.
A cancer diagnosis affects more than your physical health. Emotional support is available for both you and your loved ones.
Here4TN Emotional Wellbeing Solutions
- Up to five free counseling visits per issue each year
- In-person, virtual or phone appointments
- Support for you and eligible family members
To get started, complete the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions Visit Authorization Request Form.
If you need ongoing counseling, visit the Optum Live and Work Well website or call 855.437.3486 for help finding an in-network counselor.
5. Need help?
| Need help with... | Contact |
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| Health plan benefits | BCBS Cigna |
| Expert second opinions | Teladoc (BCBS) My Medical Ally (Cigna) |
| Centers of Excellence | Carrum Health 888.855.7806 Carrum Health |
| Emotional support | 855-Here4TN (1-855-437-3486) Here4TN |
| Finding providers |
STAY AHEAD OF YOUR HEALTH - Get Screened and Detect Cancer Early
Preventive Cancer Screenings
All Partners for Health medical options cover recommended preventive cancer screenings, including:
- Colonoscopy
- Mammogram
- Cervical cancer
- Lung cancer (when recommended)
Eligible preventive screenings are covered at no cost when you use an in-network provider, and the service is billed as preventive care. Ask your doctor which screenings are right for you based on your age and risk factors.
All healthcare options cover the same services and treatments, but medical necessity decisions may vary by carrier.
Resources:
- Cigna members: Preventive Health Care Flyer
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Screening Recommendations
Skin Cancer Screenings
Free ABCDE Mole Checker — Check Your Mole in 30 Seconds
Use this online resource to get an instant risk assessment for your moles and skin lesions. Find something suspicious? You can use Teladoc and MDLive virtual dermatology services for only $15 on the PPO plans and the negotiated rate on a CDHP. The dermatologist can provide treatment options and refer you to an in-network dermatologist if in-office follow-up is necessary.