Extra! Extra! Read all about our special benefits and services. KS-MEM (Medicaid/CHIP)

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1 Extra! Extra! Read all about our special benefits and services. KS-MEM (Medicaid/CHIP)

2 Welcome to Amerigroup Kansas! We re happy you re with us. We cover all of your KanCare benefits. Plus we offer fantastic extra benefits to help you and your family stay healthy. Use this booklet to find out all about each of our extra benefits. You ll be able to see which benefits you re eligible for and instructions on how to access them. If you have any questions about the benefits listed, give us a call at for more information.

3 Preventive Dental Care With Amerigroup, you can get adult preventive dental care to help you stay healthy. You ll get: Two cleanings every year Scaling and polishing to remove plaque, tartar and stains All Amerigroup members who are 21 or older How to get dental care In order to get preventive dental care, call your dental provider to schedule an appointment. For a list of dental providers in our network, call Scion Dental at You may get your teeth cleaned once every six months. Stop-smoking Program We can help you quit smoking for free! Our smoking cessation program includes: Unlimited calls to a health coach for tips and advice Online programs and written materials to help you meet your goals Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products like: Gum Lozenges Patches All Amerigroup members who are 18 or older How to join the free stop-smoking program There are two ways you can enroll in our stop-smoking program. 1) If you re interested in the program, call Member Services at Let us know the best way to contact you. A health coach or representative will call you back and give you more information about how to start the stop-smoking program. 2) If you qualify for the stop-smoking program, your care manager or disease manager may ask you if you d like to participate. If you do, we will give you information on how to get started. Healthy Families Program Our Healthy Families program is designed to help families with overweight or obese children live healthier lives. The six-month program will give your family small, simple steps you can take to improve your family s health. You ll learn about the importance of good nutrition and activity with: Access to a health coach you can call to get health tips and advice Educational materials to help your family learn about wellness and healthy living Referrals to local nutrition classes for 6-8 weeks (where available) All Amerigroup families with children ages 7-13 who are one of the following: Overweight Obese At risk for becoming overweight or obese How to start the Healthy Families program If your family qualifies for the Healthy Families program, we may call you and ask if you d like to participate. If you do, we ll give you all the information you need to start the program. If you don t get a call from us and you d like to join the Healthy Families program, call Member Services at Let us know you d like to be a part of the program. If your family qualifies, we ll help you get started. 3

4 Real Solutions Healthy Rewards Program You can earn $10, $15 or $25 just for doing things that are good for your health. It s simple. All you have to do is enroll. Then, you ll get dollars credited to your very own Healthy Rewards debit card every time you get certain health checkups or screenings, like: Well-child checkups Cancer screenings Diabetic exams Prenatal care Flu shots You can use your card for approved items from Dollar General and Family Dollar. You can buy a variety of items, such as: Baby care products like food, diapers, bottles, clothes, etc. Children s medicines Diabetic supplies Digestion medicines Everyday goods such as body lotions, mouthwash, shampoos, bath products and more Eye care supplies Family planning products like condoms, fertility kits and contraceptives Grab bars, scales, apnea monitors and other home health items Pain relief medicines Wellness items like nutrition bars, sports drinks and vitamins Women s care needs such as tampons, panty liners and antifungal creams All Amerigroup members How to enroll in the Healthy Rewards program To enroll in the Healthy Rewards program, visit myamerigroup.com/healthyrewards or call Let us know you d like to enroll in the Healthy Rewards program. We ll send you everything you need to start earning rewards. Coupons for Savings at Local Retailers You can get discounts just for being an Amerigroup member! We will send you a coupon booklet that contains some great deals to use at retailers near you. Using your coupons is easy: 1. Look at the list of stores and discounts in your booklet. 2. Cut out the coupon you want to use. 3. Visit the retailer and give the coupon to the cashier when you check out. 4. Enjoy your savings! All Amerigroup members who are 18 or older How to get your coupon booklet If you d like savings at some of your favorite local retailers, call Member Services at Tell us you d like the coupons. We ll send you the booklet in the mail. You can get one booklet per household per year. Just take your card to one of the approved local retailers, choose the items you d like to buy and use your Healthy Rewards card to pay for them. It works just like a bank card! For a full list of approved products, check online at myamerigroup.com/healthyrewards. 4

5 Free Mobile Phone Service Amerigroup is partnering with SafeLink Wireless to offer you a special mobile phone service. You can get a free cell phone and up to 250 free monthly minutes to call your family, friends and doctors! Plus, we ll give you these great extra services just for being our member: 200 bonus lifetime minutes Unlimited text messages to or from anyone Unlimited free calls to Amerigroup Member Services Free optional health text messages to give you: Education and tips about your health Reminders about checkups and flu shots for you and your family Weight management information All Amerigroup members are eligible. Members with an existing Lifeline plan will be allowed to opt out of their current service in order get the Amerigroup benefit. Coverage may not be offered in certain remote service areas. How to get your SafeLink mobile phone plan To enroll in the SafeLink plan and get your free phone, call SafeLink at or enroll online at You can call this same number to find out if this benefit is offered in your area. If you d like to learn more about the mobile phone benefit before you sign up, call Amerigroup at This benefit is available to one member per household. If you are an Amerigroup member who is under 18 and would like to get this benefit, you will need your parent or guardian to enroll for you. Weight Watchers We know it can be hard to lose weight, and we know how to help. We ll give you a Weight Watchers voucher you can use for four weeks of free classes. And we ll pay your initiation fee, too! You ll learn how to manage your weight in fun, new ways. You ll get: Private weigh-ins Helpful tools and tips to help you reach your goals Recipes and meal ideas to help you and your family stay healthy All Amerigroup members who are 18 or older How to get your free Weight Watchers voucher Call Member Services at and let us know you d like the Weight Watchers voucher. If you are eligible, we will send you your voucher in the mail. Each member may only order one Weight Watchers voucher. Hypoallergenic Bedding You deserve a healthy and comfortable night s sleep. If you have allergies or certain other conditions, we can help you get hypoallergenic bedding. You can get up to $100 for the calendar year to use toward special bedding items, like: Pillows Pillowcases Mattresses Mattress covers Sheets Blankets 5

6 All Amerigroup members who have been diagnosed with one of the following: Asthma Allergies Chronic respiratory or pulmonary conditions A doctor must recommend/order the product. A care manager s authorization is required. How to get hypoallergenic bedding If you need hypoallergenic bedding to help you sleep, call Member Services at and let us know. First, we ll check to make sure you are eligible. If you are, we ll ask you to choose which bedding products you want to order. After you decide, we ll let you know when you should expect to get your new bedding. Questions? Call Member Services at (TTY ). Amerigroup is a culturally diverse company. We welcome all eligible individuals into our health care programs, regardless of health status. If you have questions or concerns, please call (TTY ) and ask for extension Or visit 6