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• Under the law, all health plans must cover certain preventive health services. Routine health care that includes screenings, checkups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease or other health problems.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  preventive. (n.d.). Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Retrieved January 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/preventive.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  preventive. marylandhealthconnection.gov. Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Maryland Health Connection. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/preventive (accessed: January 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "preventive." Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms. Maryland Health Connection. 28 January. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/preventive.

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