Disease Prevention Programme

Engen Medical Benefit Fund has introduced the Disease Prevention Programme to support members who are at risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease. If you qualify and join the programme, you'll get 12 months of personalised support. This includes dedicated clinical care, health coaching and extra Fund benefits to help you improve your health and lower your future health risks.

Introducing the Disease Prevention Programme

Together with your Premier Plus GP, and with guidance from a health coach and a dietitian in our network, this programme will help you actively manage your risk of developing a chronic condition. You'll get extra benefits to help you monitor and manage your health, along with coordinated, high‑quality care for better health outcomes.

How to join the programme

We identify members who may be at risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease by reviewing information such as Pharmacy Screening Assessment results, health claims, family history and other health information.

If you qualify:

A health coach will contact you to explain the programme and how it can support your health.
With your consent, your Premier Plus GP can enrol you through HealthID.

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Your benefits

Once enrolled, you'll have access to the following benefits:

Up to two consultations with your Premier Plus GP in our network, to support your ongoing health needs..
Up to two consultations with a dietitian in our network, for personalised nutrition advice to support your health.
A defined set of blood tests, including up to two fasting blood glucose tests, one lipogram and one serum creatinine test, to help monitor your health.
Diabetes medicine (metformin), if your Premier Plus GP prescribes it and where clinically appropriate.
Up to 12 health coaching sessions, where our health coaches give clinical support to help you track progress, monitor change and improve your overall health and quality of life..

Have you completed your Pharmacy Screening Assessment?

What is a Pharmacy Screening Assessment?

A Pharmacy Screening Assessment is a quick and valuable set of basic health screenings and preventive tests that help you understand your health and identify risks early. You're covered for one assessment a year.

Your assessment includes:

Blood pressure screening
Blood sugar testing
Cholesterol or lipogram tests
Weight or body mass index (BMI) assessments.

Why should I do Pharmacy Screening Assessment?

A Pharmacy Screening Assessment helps you take proactive control of your health by giving you valuable insights and support. It can help you:

Understand your health and, where applicable, your family's health
Identify health risks early, so more serious conditions can be treated and managed better, and help determine whether you qualify for the Disease Prevention Programme
Lower your healthcare costs over time by detecting and managing risks before they become more serious
Get more personalised care by giving your doctor and other healthcare professionals the information they need to tailor your treatment to your needs.

Have a question? Check out our frequently asked questions!

Can anyone join the Disease Prevention Programme?

The programme uses an advanced predictive model to identify members who may qualify, based on your Pharmacy Screening Assessment results. If your results show that you are at higher risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease, you may qualify for the programme. Your Premier Plus GP can then enrol you.

What is the programme's goal?

The Disease Prevention Programme aims to lower your risk of developing diabetes. This is done by identifying and addressing risk factors early, such as raised blood glucose levels. Support may include guidance on healthy eating, physical activity and, where clinically appropriate, prescribed medicine. During the programme, and at the end of it, your Premier Plus GP will work with you to decide on the best next steps. This may include continuing lifestyle changes, ongoing medicine or further assessment. If you are diagnosed with diabetes during the programme, your Premier Plus GP can help you get the right care and support.

What happens if I am diagnosed with diabetes during the 12-month programme?

Your Premier Plus GP will help register you for the Chronic Illness Benefit, giving you access to benefits that will help you manage your condition effectively. Once registered, you can also enrol in the Diabetes Care Programme, which provides ongoing support tailored to your needs. You can learn more about the Diabetes Care Programme.