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1 renew A newsletter from UnitedHealthcare get relief from seasonal allergies With the arrival of spring comes green grass, blooming flowers and, for many, allergies. In the spring, there are more pollens in the air from trees and grasses. These pollens can cause allergy symptoms. You might sneeze, or have a stuffy and runny nose, sore throat, and itchy eyes, mouth and nose. You may also cough and have watery eyes or headaches. The good news is, you can help reduce your symptoms. Staying indoors, closing windows and using air conditioning can help. So can avoiding yard work. Also, don t hang laundry outside. Over-the-counter nasal sprays and antihistamines can also help ease allergy symptoms. If your allergies are severe, talk with your doctor about other treatment options. Medicare Part D covers many low-cost medications to treat allergy symptoms. Women: Take heart of your heart health. See Page 6. Spring 2012

2 a message from UnitedHealthcare CEO Tom Paul On behalf of all of us at UnitedHealthcare, thank you for being a member this year. We know you have many choices, and we re grateful that you ve chosen a plan from UnitedHealthcare. Today and in the future, UnitedHealthcare is committed to providing you with affordable, quality health care coverage. Thousands of our employees work every day to find ways to serve you better. As the cost of health care grows, you can help keep your costs low and yourself healthy. Be sure to get your annual physical and regular preventive screenings. Early detection and prevention are two of the best ways to help avoid future health care expenses. Together, we can make your health care dollars go further. Thank you, Thomas S. Paul Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions three ways to prevent Medicare fraud and abuse You might think fraud is something that only happens at big banks. But sometimes, people try to get more money from Medicare through fraud and abuse. For example, health care providers might send you a bill for care you never received or run extra tests you don t need. Or, someone might use another person s Medicare card to get medical care, prescriptions, supplies or equipment. When this happens, everyone loses. Medicare and taxpayers lose money. You end up paying more for your health care. But there are simple things you can do to help prevent fraud and abuse: 1. Protect your personal information. This includes your Social Security number, Medicare ID and credit card numbers. Don t give them out over the phone or to people you don t know. Don t believe people who say they ll give you something free in return. 2. Check your claims. Make sure your bills match up with the services and equipment you received. 3. Be suspicious. Don t trust people who threaten or scare you. Ask questions if something doesn t make sense. For more information about Medicare fraud, visit To report fraud, call MEDICARE, TTY , 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or the number on the back of your member ID card. 2 Renew Spring 2012

3 new generic drugs help you save Are you taking medication to treat high cholesterol, allergies or mental illness? If so, there is good news that could soon save you money. Some common brand name drugs that treat these and other conditions are going generic. Generics, Defined When a new drug hits the market, it s under patent. That means only the company that develops it can sell it. But after about 20 years, the patent expires. Other companies are then allowed to make the drug, too. Their versions are called generic drugs. These generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand name drugs. The government requires that they re just as safe, strong and pure and they usually cost a lot less. The New Class Brand name drugs that are scheduled to be available as generics in 2012 include: Lipitor Do you take one of these drugs? Talk with your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can tell you when the generic is available and if it is right for you. Not all new generic drugs are low cost. Some generics may initially be available from only one company. This means supplies may be limited and prices remain high. As a result, the generic may have a higher copay. Usually after about six months, more companies begin making the generic drug and prices begin to drop. New generics are normally added to your Part D drug list as soon as they come out. However, the copay may be higher until the price for the generic comes down. is there a generic for you? To find out if there is a generic version of your drug that can save you money, visit and click on look up prescription drugs. Lexapro Plavix Zyprexa Seroquel Singulair 3

4 medications for less, delivered right to your mailbox Did you know that you have access to a plan benefit that could lower your out-of-pocket costs? Through Prescription Solutions by OptumRx, UnitedHealthcare s Preferred Mail Service Pharmacy, you can have some of your medications delivered to your mailbox for less than it costs to get them from a retail pharmacy. Through Prescription Solutions by OptumRx: You pay $0 for a 90-day supply of Tier 1 medications (typically preferred generic drugs)* Savings can start at $14 off your copay for a 90-day supply of Tier 2 medications (typically non-preferred generic drugs) for some plans* You can save $15 off your copay for a 90-day supply of Tier 3 and Tier 4 medications (typically preferred and non-preferred brand name drugs)* There s also no charge for standard shipping, and Prescription Solutions by OptumRx offers convenient refill reminders when it is time to reorder. find out more Call Prescription Solutions by OptumRx at , TTY 711, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can get you set up with home delivery right over the phone. For more information, visit The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. You are not required to use the plan s Preferred Mail Service Pharmacy to obtain a 90-day supply of your maintenance medications, but you may pay more out-of-pocket compared to using the Preferred Mail Service Pharmacy. Your prescriptions should arrive in about seven days from the date the completed order is received by the Mail Service Pharmacy. You will be contacted by the Preferred Mail Service Pharmacy if there will be an extended delay in the delivery of your medications. Prescription Solutions by OptumRx is an affiliate of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. 4 Renew Spring 2012

5 members-only savings: fill your prescriptions for as low as $2 1 At UnitedHealthcare, we work to make thousands of prescription drugs available to you at the lowest possible cost. If you re not using your plan s preferred mail service pharmacy, Prescription Solutions by OptumRx, you can still save with Pharmacy Saver. The Pharmacy Saver program offers special discounted copays on hundreds of common prescription drugs when you buy them through participating pharmacies. In 2011, members of UnitedHealthcare Medicare plans saved more than $23 million using the Pharmacy Saver program. 2 Prices start at just $2 for a 30-day supply for many medications. 3 Find out if your drug is available through the Pharmacy Saver program at a participating store near you. The new pharmacy can transfer your prescription. Hundreds of retail pharmacies participate, including: start saving today! Check out the Pharmacy Saver program s online tools at You can look up which of your medications are included in the program and find participating pharmacies near you. 1 This figure represents the cost of one prescription drug at $2 for a 30-day supply over 12 months. 2 Pharmacy Saver Package, December Drugs and prices may vary between pharmacies and are subject to change during the plan year. The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Other pharmacies are available in our network. Members may use any pharmacy in the network, but may not receive Pharmacy Saver pricing. Pharmacies participating in the Pharmacy Saver program may not be available in all areas. Quantities may be limited by retailer based on their dispensing policy or by the plan based on Quantity Limit requirements. Prices listed are for a 30-day supply only, but it may be possible to purchase 60-day or 90-day supplies of drugs for multiple copays. 5

6 ask Dr. Reed Reed V. Tuckson, M.D. Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, UnitedHealth Group I know heart disease affects men, but does it also affect women like me? Are there differences in how it affects men versus women? Dear Dorothy, I am so glad you asked this question. While many people think of heart disease as a man s disease, it is the number one cause of death for women as well. 1 According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease kills more women than the next five causes of death put together. Dorothy in North Dakota Just as with men, women can experience crushing chest pain or severe shortness of breath when a heart attack occurs. However, according to the AHA, common symptoms for women also include: Sudden tiredness or lack of energy (this is the most common symptom and it s easy to ignore) Difficulty in breathing (this may be your only symptom) Nausea, vomiting or indigestion, especially in combination with other symptoms Pressure and squeezing sensations in the chest, and heartburn-like feelings Pain in the back, neck or jaw Unexplained or excessive sweating Dizziness or lightheadedness If you experience these symptoms, and they last for more than five minutes, you may be having a heart attack. Call 911. In the meantime, here are some things you can do to help protect your heart and prevent heart disease: See your doctor regularly for heart checkups Eat a healthy diet Don t smoke Get active Control stress 1 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, January Renew Spring 2012

7 ask your pharmacist about a shingles vaccine Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. A vaccine can prevent it or reduce its effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the shot for all adults ages 60 and older. 1 The shingles vaccine is covered under Part D. In most states, pharmacists can give the shingles vaccine. Your plan recommends getting your shingles vaccine from a network pharmacy, if allowed by your state. At the time of your visit, you will have to pay your plan copay or coinsurance. The pharmacy will do the rest. Getting the shot at your doctor s office might require more work and could cost you more. Ask your doctor to bill your Part D plan, if they can. Otherwise your doctor might bill you for the cost of the vaccine, plus the administration fee, which may be more than the plan covers. You will have to pay this and fill out paperwork to send to the plan to get paid back. call before you go. Check your benefits before you go to get your shingles vaccine. If you have questions or aren t sure how to get the shingles vaccine, call the number on the back of your member ID card. 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, September give back, get healthy Maybe you fed a meal to the hungry or helped tutor children. If you ve ever volunteered, you know how good it feels. It can help your health, too. People who give their time to help others may actually live longer. There are other perks, too: Better health, which includes a stronger immune system More self-confidence Deeper friendships Want to get involved? Do Good, Live Well can help. It s UnitedHealthcare s way to connect you to local volunteer events. To find out more about ways to volunteer, visit UnitedHealthcare s There, you can find ways to give back. You can also learn more about how volunteering helps you and your community. Also, follow us on 7

8 inside GOOD to KNOW UnitedHealthcare Customer Service , TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week Prescription Solutions by OptumRx , TTY 711, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * Savings apply during the initial coverage period, which begins after the payment of your required deductible (if any) and ends when the total cost of your drugs (paid by UnitedHealthcare, you and others) reaches $2,930. Plan is insured or covered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliates, a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. AARP MedicareRx Plans carry the AARP name, and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. This publication is for informational purposes only and does not replace the care or advice of a doctor. Always talk with a doctor before beginning any exercise program, therapy or medication. PDPEX _000 SPRJ6912 Y0066_PDP _000 File & Use Please recycle Health or wellness or prevention information. 2 Three Ways To Prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse 6 Ask Dr. Reed 7 Ask Your Pharmacist About a Shingles Vaccine 7 Give Back, Get Healthy

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