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FDA APPROVED FOR COLON CANCER SCREENING

Coverage and
support

The Shield test is a Medicare-covered service

$0

out-of-pocket cost
for eligible Medicare Part B patients*


CMS covers the cost of a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive Shield test result

Shield is also covered for patients receiving Community Care, authorized by the Veterans Health Administration, and TRICARE

Eligible Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) patients will have $0 out-of-pocket cost for Shield. Patients with Medicare Advantage may be subject to co-pays, co-insurances, and deductibles, depending on their specific plan

CMS=Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

*Medicare Advantage patients may be subject to co-pays, co-insurances, and deductibles, depending on their specific plan.


CMS covers the cost of a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive Shield test result

Shield is also covered for patients receiving Community Care, authorized by the Veterans Health Administration, and TRICARE

Eligible Medicare Fee for Service (FFS) patients will have $0 out-of-pocket cost for Shield. Patients with Medicare Advantage may be subject to co-pays, co-insurances, and deductibles, depending on their specific plan

CMS=Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

*Medicare Advantage patients may be subject to co-pays, co-insurances, and deductibles, depending on their specific plan.

Patients with Medicare Advantage may be subject to co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles, depending on the specific plan

Patients not covered by Medicare may have an out-of-pocket cost


We help patients make
informed healthcare decisions

We aim to give patients and providers estimates of any potential costs that aren’t covered by insurance to help prevent surprise billing down the road

Ask your healthcare provider about screening with the Shield test today

Guardant is committed to supporting you for all questions related to billing and claims