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Welcome to WellCare. We are glad you joined our family! It is a smart move. WellCare is the health care plan that puts you in control. You can choose from a large network of doctors and hospitals. You will get quality health care extras like these:
- No co-pays. No cost to you.
- No co-pay on any preventive services.
- No co-pay on any vision exams and eyeglasses.
- Up to $10 in over-the-counter items each month (pain relievers, vitamins, Band-Aids, etc.), mailed to you at your home.
- No prescription necessary.
- You choose what you need.
- Transportation to and from doctor appointments, WIC appointments and Job and Family Services appointments.
- 10 round trips or 20 one-way trips each year for Covered Families and Children (CFC) members.
- Requires 48-hour advance notice.
- Vision
- Eye exam every 2 years for members 21 and older; every year for members to age 20.
- Up to two pairs of eyeglasses each year.
- Frame upgrade
- 24-hour Health Advisor line to get answers to health-related questions.
This Web site will provide you with valuable resources that will help you manage your health care needs. Follow the links on the left menu bar to find out more about your benefits, update your address and see answers to frequently asked questions, plus much more. At WellCare, you will see that we put you and your family first.
The H1N1 Flu & You
2009 H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, is a new type of influenza. It’s caused by a virus that is spreading to people around the world.
Is 2009 H1N1 flu the same as the seasonal flu? No. They are very different. As a result of this, many people will not be protected from 2009 H1N1 flu. This is true even if they have had a seasonal flu vaccine (flu shot). The seasonal flu shot does not protect against 2009 H1N1 flu.
Experts think that this flu season will be worse than others because of the 2009 H1N1 flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is getting ready for the flu season to start early this year. The CDC also thinks both the 2009 H1N1 flu and seasonal flu will result in more:
- Illnesses
- Hospital stays
- Deaths
One way to stay safe is to stay informed.The FLU.GOV Web site will help keep you updated on this year’s flu season and 2009 H1N1 flu. Check it often.
Have questions?
- Talk with your PCP. His/her name and phone number are on your member ID card.
- Call Personal Health Advisor. It’s WellCare’s 24-hour nurse helpline. The toll-free number is 1-800-951-7719 (TTY 1-877-247-6272).
Stay informed. Stay healthy.
Last modified: 09/29/2008
