The plans varied extensively about when women were first screened for cholesterol and risk of heart disease. Three said they had risk reduction programs, three said they did not. Of those with risk reduction programs, most used member newsletters and one offered classes. Two covered the costs of enrollment fees in health plans to promote healthy lifestyles and two offered discounts on enrollments. 49,000 women die from lung cancer every year.
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among women.
Of the six plans, only three said women had regular stool and rectal examinations. All six plans said they covered the costs of pap smears. Women on the average seven years longer than men. Women are three times more likely than men to have episodes of clinical depression. Hospital mental health care coverage ranged from 5 days to 60 days.