What you should know about the medical portion of your insurance application
As part of your application for insurance, a brief medical report about you is required. This report will be completed by a professional examiner from American Para Professional Systems. APPS is a national paramedical company approved by over 800 insurance companies. You can be assured that APPS examiners are trained medical professionals who will handle your exam in a courteous and discreet manner.
What, When and Where
An examiner from APPS will contact you to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. This meeting may take place at your home, your office, our office or any other appropriate place. When the examiner contacts you, he/she will discuss exactly what will be done.
Some possibilities are:
- Paramedical Report (Approximately 30 minutes)
A multi-page questionnaire asking for complete medical history, vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse) and a urine sample. Be prepared to answer questions regarding your family's medical history.
- Blood Profile (Approximately 10 minutes)
Blood will be drawn from your arm or your finger as required by the insurance company. A urine specimen also is collected. Only sterile, disposable needles and supplies are used. This blood profile will be sent to a laboratory designated by your insurance company. Results are sent directly from the lab to your insurance company's home office. APPS never learns of any test results.
- Electrocardiogram (Approximately 20 minutes)
Also known as an EKG or an ECG. This is a painless procedure that requires electrodes be placed on bare skin on your chest, arms and lower legs. You will need to lie flat, in a relaxed position, in a location without any large electrical appliances running. (Some appliances can cause distortions in the EKG tracings.) Privacy will be required, as you will need to partially disrobe.
- Physician Exam (Approximately 45-60 minutes)
In addition to the elements in the paramedical report, our doctor will also perform a brief physical exam. The insurance company defines the parameters of the exam.
- Treadmill EKG (Approximately 60 minutes)
This is not a mobile test. If one is needed, we will help you make an appointment at a doctor convenient to you.
- X-Rays (Approximately 15-40 minutes)
This is not a mobile test. If one is needed, we will help you make an appointment at a doctor convenient to you.
Preparation Tips
- Please have your physicians' names and addresses available as well as dates and reasons for past visits, especially those within the last five years.
- Please drink a glass of water one hour or so prior to the appointment to facilitate providing a urine specimen.
- Prior to the appointment: Avoid: smoking and strenuous activity/exercise for 2 hours; alcoholic beverages for 24 hours; caffeine for 1-2 hours.
- If fasting is required, you will be notified when the appointment is scheduled (generally 4 hour minimum).
- Have a picture ID (preferably a driver's license) available.
- Wear a garment that is short sleeved or has sleeves that can be easily rolled up.
- If you may require a large blood pressure cuff tell the examiner when scheduling the appointment.
ALL INFORMATION OBTAINED DURING THE EXAM IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Our Commitment
To provide you with a convenient and comfortable medical exam
If you have any concerns or questions please call us. Your comments are important to us
Call APPS if you have been advised NOT to fast due to medical reasons
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Please contact our office if you are unable to keep your appointment.
3025 Harbor Lane N.
Suite 101
Plymouth, MN 55447
763-746-3737
800-247-0935