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Information and Resources on Hurricane Helene

Are you in North Carolina and need help because of Hurricane Helene? This website has helpful information: Go to the DPS website

Additional Benefits

WellCare of North Carolina 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! These Value-added Benefit details are in the member handbook and can be accessed by contacting Member Services at 1-866-799-5318 (TTY 711).

Note: Some benefits have eligibility requirements and limits.

Expanded Hearing

Medically necessary hearing aid every two years for ages 21+

Supplemental Transportation

  • Rides to doctor for Medicaid members
  • Rides to classes/events for Medicaid members

For additional information on eligible rides covered under WellCare's supplemental transportation benefit and how to schedule a ride, please visit WellCare's NEMT site located here: WellCare NC NEMT- Schedule a Ride 

Prenatal

  • Electric breast pump
  • Choice of stroller, playpen, car seat or diapers
  • Doula program - Provides services for members who have a high-risk pregnancy
  • Baby showers

Youth Programs

  • Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts annual membership for members ages 5 through 18
  • 4H Club activities, for members ages 5 through 18
  • Sports physicals for members ages 6 through 18
  • Boys and Girls Club annual membership for members ages 5 through 18

Wellness/Fitness

  • My Health Pays® Rewards Program: $75 yearly value in rewards
  • WW (formerly Weight Watchers)
    • A 6 month program to support healthy lifestyles and improve health.
      For members ages 18 and up when requirements are met. Join now.
  • ASH Fitness: Annual membership for members ages 18 and over. Members must complete 2 Wellcare My Health Pays® activities to qualify for the benefit. The gym benefit is through ASH Fitness. ASH Fitness lets members visit any gym in its network.

Education

  • $120 GED voucher
  • $300 reading scholarship for qualified members
  • 6 tutoring sessions
  • School supplies: Catalog of school supplies for members ages 5 through 18

Other

  • $129 yearly value for over-the-counter drugs per household (no prescription required)
  • Free cell phone - includes 350 minutes of talk time, unlimited text messaging, and 4.5GB of data per month (member must qualify through SafeLInk)

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 vaccine (flu) voucher
  • Pertussis vaccine (whooping cough) voucher

Home Delivered Meals

10 meals for qualified members, must be approved

myStrength by Teledoc Health

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)

Housing Allowance

  • Qualified members can get an allowance of up to $250 annually to help with housing
  • The Housing Allowance benefit can be used for rental deposits and utility payment/deposits
  • Members must meet benefit qualifications

Pest Control/Extermination

Qualified WellCare of North Carolina members can get pest control services; requires Care Manager approval.