US Medical Term · procedures
Preventive Care
Atención Preventiva
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Preventive Care |
| Spanish (Español) | Atención Preventiva |
| Chinese (中文) | 预防性医疗 |
| Korean (한국어) | 예방 의료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chăm sóc phòng ngừa |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Preventive Care |
| Portuguese (Português) | Cuidados Preventivos |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การดูแลสุขภาพเชิงป้องกัน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 予防医療 |
What it means
Preventive care refers to services designed to prevent illness or detect health conditions early before symptoms develop. Under the ACA, most insurance plans must cover a set of preventive services at no cost to the patient — with no deductible, copay, or coinsurance — when provided by an in-network provider. These services include annual wellness visits, vaccinations, cancer screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies), blood pressure and cholesterol checks, and certain medications for high-risk patients. The required services are based on recommendations from USPSTF, ACIP, and HRSA.
Related terms
Related guide
→ US Guide: preventive care at no costSources
Last reviewed: September 2026