Health guidelines can change based on the latest evidence, and this checklist makes it easy to keep up-to-date with screening recommendations for every age.

If you’re at higher risk for a certain health condition, your primary care provider (PCP) may recommend you begin screening sooner. A great time to talk with your PCP is during your annual checkup, which is $0 when you a see a provider in your BCBSRI health plan’s network. Many of the screenings in this checklist are also $0 when you see an in-network provider.

In Your 20s

• Depression
• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Cervical cancer screening (women), starting at age 21

In Your 30s

All the screenings above, plus:

• Diabetes, starting at age 35

In Your 40s

All the screenings above, plus:

• Colorectal cancer, starting at age 45
• Breast cancer (women) – Talk with your provider about whether to start screenings.

In Your 50s

All the screenings above, plus:

• Breast cancer (women)
• Prostate cancer (men) – Talk with your PCP about whether to get screened.

In Your 60s+

All the screenings above, plus:

• Osteoporosis screening (women), starting at age 65 

If you are transgender or nonbinary

Ask your PCP which screenings are right for you. If you don’t have a PCP, BCBSRI Safe Zones identify healthcare practices that provide safe, affirming, and inclusive care to the LGBTQ community. Find one at bcbsri.com/safezones.