Colorectal Cancer Screening at Home

Consider screening our members who are 50 to 75 years old for colorectal cancer. Some members in Blue Essentials HMO^SM who have not been screened may qualify for a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kit at no extra charge. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is working with Home Access Health Corporation to provide in-home kits to encourage screening for our at-risk members. Screening with a FIT Kit may be a good option to close care gaps.

Importance of Screening

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.¹ About one-third of adults 50 years and older have not received the recommended screening.²

How it Works

• We notify members that they will receive the test kit and that using it is voluntary.
• The member submits the test for processing to Home Access Health Corporation by Dec. 11, 2020.
• Home Access Health Corporation sends the results in three to four weeks to the member and their indicated primary care provider.

How You Can Help

• Discuss the importance of screening and healthy lifestyle choices with our member.
• If our member receives a FIT Kit and calls your office with questions, discuss which screening test would be the best option for them.
• Document any test results in the patient's medical record and discuss the results with our member.

Other Benefits of the FIT Kit

• No need for anesthesia or prep
• Screen members at home who may be at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic
• An annual FIT testing and colonoscopy every 10 years are the two cornerstones of screening for those of average risk.³

If you have any questions, please contact your BCBSTX Network Management Representative.

1 Basic Information About Colorectal Cancer

2 Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign

3 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Physicians and Patients From the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer

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