Annual Health Check-ups
Annual health check-ups are a proactive way to catch potential issues early, ensuring you stay healthy and avoid more serious problems down the line.
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Benefit |
Description |
Approved Providers |
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Annual Physical Exams |
Voluntary annual health examination (including gynecological exam) and associated diagnostic tests
Note that there is no co-pay at Island Health Services and Family Practice Group for GP and specialists visits including annual exams |
Local and Overseas General Practitioners, Specialists |
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Annual Eye Exam |
Annual eye exam and routine diagnostic testing |
Licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist |
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Annual Foot Exam |
Annual diabetic foot exam |
Registered chiropodist or podiatrist |
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Dental Exam every six months |
Complete diagnostic oral exam and preventive services including cleaning, polishing, and scaling |
Licensed dentist or dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist |
Preventive Health Programmes & Services
Argus provides coverage for programmes that will assist in reducing health risks such as obesity and smoking.
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Benefit |
Description |
Approved Providers |
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HEALTH RISK REDUCTION |
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Allergy, Breathing & Hearing Counselling |
Individuals visits for the treatment of asthma, COPD, allergies and hearing disorders |
Certified Specialists |
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Complementary Alternative Therapies |
Individual massage therapy and acupuncture sessions |
Approved massage therapists |
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CORE Programme |
Individualised chronic disease management programme |
The Bermuda Heart Foundation/ CORE Health & Fitness Center |
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Diabetes Rewind Programme |
Approved diabetes specialist- supervised, 12-month programme |
Island Health Services & Bermuda Diabetes Association |
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Foot Exam |
Follow-up preventive foot exams |
Registered chiropodist or podiatrist |
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Medical Nutritional Therapy |
Individual and group sessions |
Registered Dietitians |
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Medical Weight Loss Management Programme |
Approved physician-supervised, medical weight management programme |
Bermuda Wellness & Outreach Center, Ocean Rock Wellness, Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center, PFR Wellness/eFit |
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Physical Medicine |
Individual and group physio and occupational therapy sessions and may include complementary/ alternative therapy (depending on your benefit plan) |
Registered Physiotherapists and occupational therapists, approved complementary/alternative therapy providers |
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Smoking Cessation Programme |
Approved 4-week, group therapy programme to tackle the habit and emotional aspects of smoking |
Pathways Bermuda |
Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Argus provides coverage for resources that can help improve mental health. Our Thrive. Population Health & Wellness Programme offers tools to support employee wellbeing.
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Benefit |
Description |
Approved Providers |
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MENTAL WELLBEING |
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Clinical Psychologist/Group Therapy |
Individual and group sessions |
Clinical Psychologist |
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Counselling |
Individual and group sessions |
Counsellors under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist |
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Student Hotline |
Robust mental health support for Argus students studying overseas with 24/7 confidential counselling via phone or app. Hotline Numbers: (U.S. and Canada) 1-855-649-8641; (Outside U.S. and Canada) 001-416-380-6578 |
TELUS Health |
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App-based/Online Therapy Memberships |
Talk therapy membership service that allows communication via live chat, phone calls and video conferencing, available 24/7, in many languages. |
Approved virtual therapy platforms that include BetterHelp, TalkSpace, etc. |
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FREE THRIVE. HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCES |
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Thrive. Case Management |
Voluntary, one-on-one care coordination service to support members in building the skills and confidence needed to take an active role in managing their chronic health conditions. Email thrive.nurse@argus.bm to enrol. |
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Wellness Rewards |
With our mobile app, earn $5 for hitting your weekly target of 150 active minutes. That’s up to $260 per year! |
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On-site Health Screenings |
15-minute, private appointments with our Thrive. Nurses and partners, which include blood pressure and blood sugar measurements, mental health screening, and musculoskeletal screening. |
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If you have questions about approved providers or want to learn more about the benefits available to you, contact us at (441) 298-0888 or insurance@argus.bm.