Member Newsletter
New Hampshire Medicare Advantage
Get your seasonal flu vaccine
Flu season normally starts in October, when the weather begins to cool down. Dry air makes it harder for our bodies to protect us from infection, and people spend more time inside breathing the same air. A seasonal flu vaccine is one of the best and safest ways to protect yourself and those around you from the flu so that you can enjoy more healthy, productive days. Everyone 6 months or older (with rare exceptions) is recommended to get a vaccine every year. Visit cdc.gov/flu for more information.
And don’t forget to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines and boosters too. Vaccination against COVID-19 reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization and even death. Learn more at vaccines.gov.
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are available at no out-of-pocket cost to every WellSense member if administered from an in-person provider or pharmacist.
Preparing for your annual wellness visit
Going to an annual exam is one of the most important things you can do to manage your health. This once-a-year checkup gives you and your healthcare provider a snapshot of your overall wellness. When you know where your health stands it’s much easier to keep track of any changes.
As a member of WellSense, your annual visits are covered at no cost to you. Here are some tips to make your annual wellness visit as effective as possible:
We hope these tips will help you get the most out of your next wellness visit. For more tips about managing your health, visit wellsense.org/your-health.
Your extra pharmacy benefits
As a WellSense member, your pharmacy benefits are managed by Express Scripts. But Express Scripts does more than just cover your prescriptions. They also deliver access to health care experts, custom programs and personalized services to members with chronic diseases like hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, obesity, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety and more. Through one of their digital chronic disease management programs, eligible members can receive personalized coaching, peer support groups and personalized care plans—all at no extra cost to you!
Visit express-scripts.com to create an account and then visit the Health Solutions tab after logging in to find programs available to you.
WellSense is here for you now and in the future
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) ends December 7. AEP is your annual opportunity to review your Medicare coverage and decide if any changes are right for you.
Here at WellSense, your local, nonprofit health plan, we want you to know you’re always our top priority. That’s why we keep growing our provider network so that you’ll always have many options for getting your healthcare services. It’s also why all of our Medicare Advantage plans offer an in-house member services team; a 24-hour nurse line; and all the great extra benefits you love, like preventive dental, vision, and fitness coverage. And with several WellSense Medicare Advantage plan options to choose from, we’re sure we’ll have a plan that fits your needs, even if you feel that your current WellSense plan isn’t the right one anymore.
- Preventive services
- Fluoride treatments for members of all ages
- Dental sealants for members younger than 21
- Pain relief and treatment of infections
- Fillings and crowns
- Root canal treatment
Be wary of:
- Calls, emails or visits offering free medical services or equipment
- Pressure from unfamiliar salespeople to take action right away
- Requests for personal information like your insurance information or Social Security number
- Anything that seems too good to be true
Always:
- Verify offers by contacting your healthcare provider or WellSense
- Guard your information (never give out personal or insurance information to unknown callers or unsolicited contacts)
- Report suspicious activity to WellSense at 888-411-4959 or FraudandAbuse@wellsense.org
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- WellSense events in your community
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- And more!
We’re here to help
Member Service: 855-833-8128 (TTY: 711)
24/7 Nurse Advice Line: 844-971-1486
Fraud Hotline: 888-411-4959
Behavioral Health Assistance (Carelon Behavioral Health): 855-834-5655 (TTY: 711)
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