BetterLife’ s Life Line Screening Benefit
Can Help Protect Your Health and Future
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routine afternoon, a busy to-do list, and then a sharp pain or strange numbness that will not go away. In a matter of minutes, an ordinary day can turn into a life-changing medical emergency, and for many people, it happens without warning. Today in the US, someone has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds, and more than 800,000 people experience one each year. 1 Strokes are just as devastating: about every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke, and about every 3 minutes, someone dies from one, adding up to roughly 795,000 strokes annually. 2
That’ s why Stroke Awareness Month in May is an important reminder to pay attention to your cardiovascular health before a crisis happens. Preventive screenings, like those offered through Life Line Screening, can help uncover risk factors for heart disease and stroke early, often before you notice any symptoms. 3 Using non-invasive tools such as ultrasound and electrocardiograms, doctors can use these screenings to check for concerns like carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and abdominal aortic aneurysm— conditions that may increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke if left untreated. 4 Life Line Screening offers these four vital screenings to BetterLife and BetterLife Connect members at a reduced rate.*
When you know your numbers and understand your personal risk, you can work with your doctor on a plan that may include lifestyle changes, medication, or follow-up testing. Early detection doesn’ t just support better health outcomes; it also gives you more time to think through the practical side of a serious diagnosis, including how you would manage time away from work, travel for treatment, or extra help at home. At BetterLife, we understand how a single health event, such as a heart attack or stroke, can create both medical and financial stress for families. That’ s why we have partnered with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company to make available to our members Critical Advantage SM insurance issued through Mutual of Omaha. This insurance offers multiple benefits, including funds that can help you focus on healing rather than worrying about living expenses.
When combined, preventive tools like Life Line Screening and financial protection options available through Critical Advantage SM insurance can form a stronger safety net for you and your loved ones. As you observe Stroke Awareness Month, consider scheduling a cardiovascular screening, reviewing your current coverage, and speaking with a BetterLife agent to determine if adding a Critical Advantage SM product is right for you. You can’ t control when life takes an unexpected turn, but you can take proactive steps to understand your risks, help protect your finances, and prepare for the future.
To schedule your screening, call toll-free at( 800) 779-5804, mention you’ re a member of BetterLife, and use priority code BDHW347. Or visit betterlifeins. com / member-resources / memberbenefits, scroll to the Life Line Screening Benefit, and click on the link“ Find a location and schedule a screening.”
* BetterLife does not have access to the screening results for current life insurance policy insureds.
1. American Heart Association.“ 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update: A Report of U. S. and Global Data.” Circulation. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.“ Stroke Facts.” U. S. Department of Health & Human Services. 3. Life Line Screening.“ Get Screened for Stroke and Heart Disease Risk.” www. lifelinescreening. com. 4. Life Line Screening.“ Get Screened for Stroke and Heart Disease Risk.” www. lifelinescreening. com.
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