John Hancock has added a discount on the Prenuvo whole-body MRI scan to its Vitality wellness incentive program.
Life insurance insureds ages 18 and older outside New York state who participate in the Vitality program and complete a health review can get the scans for $500 less than the full $2,499 price.
Prenuvo says its scans take less than an hour and can provide an early look at conditions such as aneurysms or cysts.
What it means: Some clients may soon have extra information about conditions that could affect their life expectancy.
The scans: Prenuvo is a venture-capital-backed firm with clinics in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles and a few other markets.
Most health insurers do not yet cover its scans.
Skeptics have suggested that the scans could lead to unnecessary care and may not be useful for people who have an average risk of developing conditions such as cancer.
