Additional Benefits
WellCare is proud to go beyond the basics. Below is a list of extras we provide our members and their families. And they are all at no extra costs!
Note: Some benefits have eligibility requirements and limits.
Virtual Communities
- Provides an online forum for members and providers to discuss local events, health topics, community resources, and other subjects
Expanded Hearing
- Hearing aid
Transportation
- Rides to doctor for Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice members
- Rides to classes/events for Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice members
Prenatal
- Electric breast pump
- Stroller, playpen, car seat or diapers
- Doula program
- Baby showers
- New Moms Caregiver Exam
Youth Programs
- Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts annual membership for members ages 5 through 18
- 4H Club activities, for members ages 5-18
- Sports physicals for members ages 6 through 18
- Healthy Kids Club for members ages 4 through 11
Wellness/Fitness
- Healthy Rewards program: $75 yearly value in rewards
- Weight Watchers: 24-week program voucher
- Curves: 12-week membership voucher
- Health and wellness coach
Discount Programs
- 20% CVS discount card
- Up to $40 monthly savings on household items
Education
- $120 GED voucher
- $300 reading scholarship for qualified members
- 12 free tutoring sessions
Other
- $129 yearly value for over-the-counter drugs per household (no prescription required)
- Free cell phone — 1,000 monthly minutes, free texts, and 1GB of data
More no cost benefits:
Acupuncture
- Unlimited visits for members who meet medical necessity prior authorization required (member must be at least 21 years of age)
Asthma Management
- Carpet cleaning (based on diagnosis, two carpet cleanings per calendar year.)
- HEPA filter vacuum cleaner (qualified members)
- Hypoallergenic bedding (qualified members get a $100 allowance for a hypoallergenic mattress and pillow casings)
- Peak flow meter (qualified members)
Caregiver Support
- Influenza (flu) voucher
- Pertussis Vaccine (whooping cough) voucher
- Respite (Relief Camps)
- Individual therapy sessions for caregivers
Routine Chiropractic Services
- Unlimited visits for members ages 21 and over, prior authorization required
Circumcision
- For male babies up to 6 months old
Community Paramedicine
- Paramedics and EMT assistance, must be approved
Diabetic Support
- Diabetes camp for qualified members at authorized camps
- Diabetic foot care for qualified members (includes nail clipping, corns and calluses)
- Telecare Diabetic Management System, must be approved
Home Delivered Meals
- 10 free meals for qualified members, must be approved
myStrength
- Free, confidential online behavioral therapy program
Parent Support and Training
- A service for the parents or guardians of child members who are experiencing a serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Alternative Therapy
- Art Therapy - 10 free art therapy sessions per year for ABD members ages 3 and older, based on medical necessity
- Equine Therapy - 10 free horse-riding sessions per year for eligible members age 6 and over
Tobacco Cessation
- Provides support to quit smoking, including a health coach and nicotine replacement lozenges, patches or gum
- Utilize the state's Quit Line Program