WellCare - Healthy Choice

Free for Children and Adults

If you are Medicaid eligible, WellCare can provide you and your family with free healthcare through Healthy Choice, a New York State-sponsored program. There is no cost to join and no charge for any service. WellCare’s Healthy Choice lets you choose from a great selection of private doctors, and offers a variety of other health benefits.

Make the Right Choice

If you do not choose a healthcare plan, New York State may automatically select one for you. Act now to make your own choice about which doctor and health plan are right for you. As a new WellCare member, you are guaranteed six months of coverage AND you have 90 days from effective date of enrollment to decide if WellCare is right for you, with no obligation.

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. (link to: http://flu.gov/)

 

Have questions? 

Talk with your PCP. His/her name and phone number are on your member ID card.

 

Stay informed. Stay healthy.

Last modified: 09/01/2005