Some health insurance plans offer certain services that help prevent future illness for free or at a low cost. These are known as preventive services. In this video, learn what counts as preventive services and how using them can help you save money on your healthcare.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Alexandra Schwarz, MDAlexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.
