1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for their annual checkup. Why isn’t insurance covering these preventive visits?

By Sujeong Park, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Addiction Studies, Penn State, The Conversation · October 28, 2026

Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.

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