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