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Your Color benefit, with even more at-home screenings

Now including at-home cancer screenings (and more!)

Get free at-home cancer and genetic screenings, easy access to in-person services like mammograms and colonoscopies, and support from a team of cancer experts.

When you claim your benefit we’ll send you a gift of your choice: either a $15 VISA gift card or a sun protection set (sunscreen + lip balm)!

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This benefit is free and available to members and spouses!

When you claim your benefit we’ll send you a gift of your choice: either a $15 VISA gift card or a sun protection set (sunscreen + lip balm)!

With Color you get (for free!)

At-home screenings for colorectal, cervical, and prostate cancers

At-home genetic testing + counseling to look for inherited cancer risk

A dedicated care advocate who will guide you every step of the way to get your screenings done

Same/next day phone or video visits with doctors and genetic counselors with deep expertise in cancer care

Seamless assistance with mammograms, colonoscopies, and other screenings with in-network providers or preferred partner programs

24-7 access to American Cancer Society resources and cancer information specialists

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Being there for others starts with a simple choice: Get screened.

Cancer is common. 2 out of every 5 Americans will get cancer.1

Early detection can save your life. Catching cancer early can more than triple survival rates.2

Cancers in people younger than 50 are on the rise. Early onset colorectal cancer increased by more than 11% from 2010 to 2019.3

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Being there for others starts with a simple choice: Get screened.

Cancer is common. 2 out of every 5 Americans will get cancer.1

Early detection can save your life. Catching cancer early can more than triple survival rates.2

Cancers in people younger than 50 are on the rise. Early onset colorectal cancer increased by more than 11% from 2010 to 2019.3

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If you need help at any part of the process, check out our support help page, give us a call at (844) 352-6567 between 6am and 5pm 7 days a week, or email us at support@color.com.

We don’t just save you time. We save you money.

We don’t just save you time.
We save you money.

Any service or test you get from Color is paid for by The Teamsters Health and Welfare Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity – no cost to you.

Your health insurance covers preventive screenings 100% when done through in-network providers.

Your care advocate will find in-network, high-quality providers for treatment when needed to help you avoid surprise costs.

Color complements your benefits and care team

Color complements your benefits and care team

  • Your care advocate will find convenient, in-network, high-quality providers when you need them.
  • You or your care advocate can share test results with your other doctors.
  • Color doctors can order screenings or referrals with healthcare providers you’ve used before.
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People experience life-changing moments with Color

People experience life-changing moments with Color

“You don’t have to wait until someone in your family gets sick. I look at my two sons and my husband and I want to be there to watch them grow up.”

— Maggie

“There’s things we can do now, including screening for cancer so we can treat it before it becomes a major issue. If we can have information at our fingertips, why wouldn’t we?”

— Brian

“When my father and sister were both diagnosed, it made me think about my own health and my future with my kids. I heard about Color at work. I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to be tested. I want to take that power and use it to my advantage.”

— LaKrisia

Common Questions

What if I’ve already done a Color genetic test?

You can take advantage of at-home cancer screenings and in-person scheduling support, even if you’ve already done a Color genetic test. Click the “Claim My Button” above and sign-in to your existing Color account to so we can determine which screening kits are appropriate for you.

What happens after I enroll?

After completing a short assessment, you’ll receive your personal care plan and access to a dedicated care team who can assist you with cancer screenings and questions. A few days later, you will receive your Color Welcome Package, which includes at-home tests (if appropriate) and a small gift from us.

How much does the Color program cost?

All at-home tests and Color care team services are generously covered by the Teamsters Health and Welfare Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity. 

Any services provided by non-Color providers, like mammograms and colonoscopies, will need to be covered by your normal insurance. Your care advocate will work with you to find the most cost-effective providers for these services, with most provided at no out-of-pocket cost to you.

What happens if I have an abnormal screening result?

Cancer screening tests are designed to detect early signs of cancer or conditions that may lead to cancer. An abnormal result means that the test identified something outside of the normal range. It does not necessarily mean that cancer is present. Additional follow-up is commonly needed to better understand the result.

Your care team will be available to answer any of your questions and help you receive follow-up testing to clarify your results.

What if I already have a primary care provider, ob/gyn, or specialist I'm working with?

We are happy to make it even easier for you to work with your existing care team! For example, we can order your mammogram or colonoscopy so you can skip a visit to the doctor. We are also able to share test results with additional doctors at your request.

What does the at-home genetic testing cover?

Your genetic test will analyze 29 genes—including BRCA1 and BRCA2—to help women and men understand their risk for common hereditary cancers. It will also analyze 30 genes associated with inherited heart conditions and 14 genes associated with how the body processes certain commonly prescribed medications.

You will also have complimentary access to genetic counseling, in case you have any questions about your results.

Will the Teamsters Health and Welfare Fund of Philadelphia and Vicinity have access to my personal health data?

Color may share your health data with certain teams and individuals at the Fund as part of providing you with healthcare services and support for the program. Your health data will be treated in strict compliance with all legal and privacy obligations and Color’s policies on privacy and data security. 

Is this program useful to me if I’ve had cancer or if I have increased risk for cancer?

Yes! Our doctors, genetic counselors, and care advocates have deep experience in cancer care. Whether you have a question about your screening plan or are looking for more information, we are here to help.

Also, if you haven’t had genetic testing, this information might be informative to your care team.

Cancer screening only works if you do it.

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References

  1. DevCan: Probability of Developing or Dying of Cancer Software, Version 6.8.0. Statistical Research and Applications Branch, National Cancer Institute, 2022.surveillance.cancer.gov/devcan/

  2. American Cancer Society. Lifetime Probability of Developing and Dying from Cancer, 2017-2019 (Cancer Facts & Figures 2023 Supplemental Data). 2023. Accessed at https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2023/sd4-lifetime-probability-2023-cff.pdf on September 6, 2023.

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Incidence and Relative Survival by Stage at Diagnosis for Common Cancers. USCS Data Brief, no. 25. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services; 2021.

  4. McGarvey N, Gitlin M, Fadli E, Chung KC. Increased healthcare costs by later stage cancer diagnosis. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022;22(1):1155.

  5. Koh B, Tan DJH, Ng CH, et al. Patterns in Cancer Incidence Among People Younger Than 50 Years in the US, 2010 to 2019. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(8):e2328171.