Protect Yourself from the Flu with Your FREE Flu Shot
Another winter, and another
flu season is here. Every
year about 10 to 20 percent
of Americans come down with
the flu. Most healthy people
recover, but more than 100,000
people end up in the hospital
from the illness and from flurelated
complications.
While nearly everyone can
benefit from having a flu vaccine
this year, people in these highrisk
groups should be sure to
get a shot:
- Anyone with a chronic illness
such as heart, lung, or kidney
disease; diabetes; or a weakened
immune system
- Adults ages 50 and older
- Nursing home residents
- People who take care of at-risk
populations
Eggs are used in the process of
making the vaccine. If you are
allergic to eggs, you should not
get a flu vaccine. If you're unsure
whether you should get the flu
vaccine, check with your doctor.
Windsor Medicare Extra covers
your flu shot; there is no copayment.
However, depending upon
your plan, office copayment
charges may apply if additional
services are received. If you get a
flu shot somewhere else, such as
a local pharmacy, call your PCP.
This helps keep your medical
record up-to-date.
Call your healthcare provider
today to find out when flu shots
are offered.
Other Ways to Prevent Flu
Take these additional steps to
prevent the flu:
- Cover your nose and mouth if you
sneeze or cough.
- Use tissues, then toss them.
- Avoid touching your eyes, mouth,
and nose.
- Avoid people who are ill.
- Get plenty of rest.
Windsor Medicare Extra is a product of Windsor Health Plan, Inc., a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract.
The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, not a comprehensive description of benefits. For more information contact the plan.
Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1, 2011.
You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
People with limited incomes may qualify for Extra Help to pay for their prescription drug costs. If eligible, Medicare could pay for up to one hundred (100) percent of drug costs including monthly prescription drug premiums, annual deductibles, and co-insurance. Additionally, those who qualify will not be subject to the coverage gap or a late enrollment penalty. Many people are eligible for these savings and don't even know it. for more information about this Extra Help, contact your local Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 am and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. Or you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
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In general, beneficiaries must use network pharmacies to access their prescription drug benefit, except in non-routine circumstances, and quantity limitations and restrictions may apply.
You must use plan providers except in emergency or urgent care situations or for out-of-area renal dialysis or other services. If you obtain routine care from out-of-network providers neither Medicare nor Windsor Medicare Extra will be responsible for the costs.
Windsor Medicare Extra Comp Plus Plan (HMO SNP) is available to all persons with Medicare who also receive Medical Assistance from their state Medicaid/Tenncare programs. Premiums, co-pay, co-insurance and deductible amounts are based on the level of Extra Help you receive. You should check with your state to confirm your eligibility level, or contact the plan for further details.
Windsor Medicare Extra Diabetes Plan (HMO SNP) is available to all persons with Medicare who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus by a physician. Physician documentation of your condition to demonstrate your eligibility for the plan will be required to complete your enrollment in the plan.
Windsor Medicare Extra Fusion Plan (HMO SNP) is available to all persons with Medicare who have been diagnosed with the following chronic or disabling conditions: bipolar disorder, major depression, paranoid disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder. Physician documentation of your condition to demonstrate your eligibility for the plan will be required to complete your enrollment in the plan.
