Glossary · Care and services
What are preventive services?
Preventive services are routine health care, including screenings, checkups, and counseling, that prevent illness or other health problems. Marketplace plans pay the full cost of certain preventive benefits before the deductible.
Definition and figures from HealthCare.gov glossary, checked October 23, 2026. This page explains the term; it does not recommend a plan.
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Preventive services: the facts
| Item | Fact | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace plans | Certain preventive benefits covered before the deductible | HealthCare.gov glossary: Deductible |
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What does preventive services mean in health insurance?
Preventive services are routine health care, including screenings, checkups, and counseling, that prevent illness or other health problems. Marketplace plans pay the full cost of certain preventive benefits before the deductible.