PREVENTIVE CARE: KEEPING YOUR HEALTH AFLOAT ccording to a 2019 survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, health problems forced 4 out of 10 people to retire earlier than planned. Focusing on your physical Aas well as financial health along your journey to retirement is an integrated approach to wellness. Understanding the importance of preventive care within this integrated approach to well- the ness can reduce the risk of disease, disability, and premature death. Each year, millions of people in the United States do not receive recommended preventive care for themselves and their families because of the cost of care and a lack of awareness, among other reasons. Way The goal of preventive care is to help you stay healthy and reduce the likelihood of an unexpected health emergency through regular screenings, check-ups, and vaccinations. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services focuses its “Healthy People 2030” campaign on increasing the availability and use of preventive care for people of all ages. The National IAM Benefit Trust Fund makes pre- ventive care services like annual physicals, dental cleanings, flu shots, and screenings for high blood pressure or high cholesterol available to participants at a low to no cost. Visit https://health.gov/healthypeople for more information on the Healthy People 2030 campaign. To search for a preventive care service provider scan here. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, union workers were more likely to have healthcare benefits than non-union workers. In 2019, In comparison, 68% of non- 95% of civilian union workers union workers had access to had access to employer- employer-provided healthcare provided healthcare and 84% and 54% participated in their participated in an employer- employer’s healthcare plan. sponsored healthcare plan. https://www.bls.gov/ 07