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Why Genetic Testing Is Valuable

Is there a history of cancer in your family?

If you have a personal or family history of cancer, you may qualify for cancer screening (CGx genetic testing) that Is fully covered by Medicare at no cost to you.         
                           Do you qualify?

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​Value of CGx genetic testing

  • Test your hereditary risk for cancer

  • Identify cancers that run in your family

  • Assist with early detection

Do you qualify?

Do you have sensitivities to prescription
drugs?

  • Identify which drugs are effective for you

  • Avoid harmful drug interactions

  • Improve treatment results

                            Do you qualify?

PGx Genetic Testing Explained

Genetic testing provides you with valuable information that can profoundly affect your life and the lives of your children and grandchildren.  

Who pays for these tests?

In March 2018, the CMS announced their decision which led to the coverage of these tests by Medicare-related insurance.  (The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services  (CMS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that directs the administration of Medicare and Medicaid.)  The media then published articles about the CMS decision:

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