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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Medicaid
Our TennCare Medicaid plan offers a range of benefits. Children, pregnant women, adults and people who are elderly or have a disability may qualify based on income. View the benefits below to see all that our Tennessee Medicaid plan offers.
This plan is available wherever you live in Tennessee.
More information on eligibility and enrollment can be found on the TennCare website.
View and manage health benefits online with TennCare Connect. For more information, visit tenncareconnect.tn.gov.
This plan is available in all counties.
Connections to Care
Connections to CARE. Do you have needs in your life that are not being met? These needs can keep you from feeling well and living longer.
What do you need to reach your best life and health? Tell us! Starting October 2nd , take the CARE survey at
https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/members-applicants/civil-rights-compliance.html
Your answers will not have your name on them and will be combined with information from other community members.
By taking the survey, you’ll give us the information we need to understand what you need to get and stay healthy. Our goal is to help you and others:
C= Connect with community resources (like food pantries, housing help)
A= Act for better health by learning about your care needs
R= Reduce the stigma (shame or blame) often felt by those who need help
E= Encouragement to take the steps needed for your best life
Thank you for caring about your health and your community.
Need Help and Civil Rights
We obey federal and state civil rights laws. We do not treat people in a different way because of their race, color, birth place, language, age, disability, religion, or sex. Do you think we did not help you or you were treated differently because of your race, color, birth place, language, age, disability, religion, or sex? You can file a complaint by mail, by email, or by phone. Download and print the information (PDF 30.64 KB) or see below:
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Attn: Appeals and Grievances
P.O. Box 5220
Kingston, NY 12402-5220
Phone: 800-690-1606 TTY: 711
Health Care Finance and Administration
Office of Civil Rights Compliance
310 Great Circle Road, Floor 3W
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Email: HCFA.Fairtreatment@tn.gov
Phone: 855-857-1673 (TRS 711)
You can get a complaint form online at:
http://www.tn.gov/hcfa/article/civil-rights-compliance
You can get a complaint form online at:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html
Or you can file a complaint online at:
https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Ave SW, Rm 509F, HHH Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Phone: 800-868-1019 (TDD): 800-537-7697
Benefits & Features
Dental Care
Cleanings, checkups and dental care is only for children under age 19. CoverKids does not pay for any routine dental care for pregnant women 19 and older.
Exams and cleanings every six months help keep teeth and gums strong and healthy. If there is a dental problem that needs to be fixed, we’ll fix it as well.
Equipment and Supplies
The health and safety of our members at home are important.
Your health and safety at home are important.
Our plan covers medical equipment ordered by your doctor or case manager. This can include supplies like:
- Hospital beds.
- Oxygen tanks.
- Walkers or wheelchairs.
Health Education
Free classes to help improve your health or address a condition.
Our plan includes classes on diabetes, nutrition and more. You can even get a ride, if needed, to and from the class at no cost to you.
Hearing Care
Trouble hearing can affect your everyday life in many ways. Our plan includes services and support to help protect the hearing of members to age 21.
We cover:
- Exams, and tests.
- Hearing aids are limited to 1 hearing aid per ear each calendar year up to the age 5, then 1 hearing aid per ear every 2 years thereafter.
Healthy First Steps®
Build a healthy future for you and your baby and earn great rewards with Healthy First Steps. Our program will help you take the right steps to keep you and your baby healthy. Plus you can earn $20 just for signing up.
We will help you:
- Choose a pregnancy provider and a pediatrician (child’s doctor).
- Schedule visits and exams and arrange rides to your visits.
- Earn rewards for going to visits throughout your pregnancy and baby’s first 15 months of life.
- Get supplies, including breast pumps for nursing moms.
- Connect with community resources such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services.
Hospitalization
This plan pays for expenses related to a hospital stay, so you can rest and heal.
This includes:
- Nursing care.
- Room and board.
- Supplies and equipment.
- Treatment and therapies.
- Diagnostic tests and exams.
And after you leave the hospital, you are not alone. We make sure you get follow-up care to continue healing at home.
Interpreters
Your doctor and you need to understand each other. Not speaking English well makes this difficult. We can arrange for a medical interpreter to be at your appointments.
We also have people in member services who speak more than one language. Chances are, we have someone who speaks your language.
Lab and X-rays
Knowing what's wrong and finding it early can make all the difference. Our plan covers:
- Labs and testing.
- X-rays, scans and other imaging.
We’ll help you get the information needed to improve your health or be at your best.
Language Help
You can receive information in your preferred language. Just ask. We also have people at our member service centers who speak more than one language. Chances are, we have someone who speaks your language.
Member Services
Understanding your health care options can be confusing. We can answer your questions simply and completely.
We help you find:
- Doctors.
- Pharmacies.
- Hospitals or other health facilities.
- Local resources.
Mental Health
Mental health is as important as physical health. That’s why we have the same coverage for both.
Required care is 100% covered with no copay. This includes:
- Mental health therapy.
- Substance abuse treatment.
- Medications.
No Copays
Members have no copayments for:
- Preventive care.
- Annual checkups.
Nurse Visits
Sometimes continued care is needed after leaving the hospital or urgent care. For example, after a serious illness, surgery or injury. In these cases, a nurse will make home visits to:
- Provide medical care for you.
- Answer your questions and concerns.
- Home health. Home nursing care limited to 125 visits per calendar year.
NurseLine℠
Medical questions and situations can sometimes come at inconvenient times. When you have questions about your health or your child’s health, you can call a trained nurse 24/7.
Our NurseLine nurses will:
- Listen to the symptoms.
- Guide you on self-care.
- Advise you about getting care at a doctor visit or an urgent care center.
- Help you know when to go to the emergency room.
Prenatal Visits
A pregnancy is a journey you'll want to make with the help of friends, family and a pregnancy doctor, or OB-GYN.
All of your recommended prenatal clinical visits and tests are covered.
At these visits, the clinic will:
- Make sure you and your baby are healthy.
- Explain what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy.
- Answer your questions.
Primary Care Provider
You can have one main person for your health care. He or she can be a doctor, a nurse practitioner, or a physician’s assistant. This person is called your Primary Care Provider (PCP).
Your PCP is your main doctor for:
- Preventive care.
- Treatment if you are sick or injured.
- Referrals to specialists for certain conditions.
Quitting Tobacco
You know the bad health effects of smoking.
You know you need to quit. We support you while you quit with the help of coaches and supplies. The only thing you won't get from us is a lecture.
Shots and Vaccines
Routine shots help keep you healthy. So, our plan covers:
- Recommended shots and vaccines.
- Influenza shots.
Transportation
In case of emergency call 911
Important tips for setting up a ride- Please review Tennessee Carriers website- Rider Information Riders | Tennessee Carriers (tenncarriers.com)
- Call 1-866-405-0238, TTY 711 to set up your ride
- Call at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of your appointment whenever possible
- If the time for your return trip home was not already scheduled, you are responsible for calling to tell the transporter that you are ready to be picked up for your trip home
- If you cancel your appointment/visit, call 1-866-405-0238 to cancel your ride
- Have your Medicaid ID card available
- If you have more than one appointment on the same day, you can get a ride to all covered services. Please give Tennessee Carriers information for each appointment
- Know the address of your health care provider and the date and time of your appointment
- Be specific about where you need a ride to
- If your doctor gives you a prescription, you can stop at the pharmacy to get it
- Let us know if you have special needs like a wheelchair
- Any minor requesting transportation without an accompanying adult will be handled on a case-by-case basis
- If you wish to bring someone with you to your appointment, you can have someone ride with you. This is sometimes called an escort. An escort is someone over the age of 12. Please let Tennessee Carriers know you’ll have an escort riding with you
- If you’re going to an appointment and need to take your child with you, he or she won’t count as your escort
Vision Care
Covered with limits. Not covered for pregnant women age 19 and older.
For children under age 19, vision services are limited to one vision exam (including refractive exam and glaucoma testing) per calendar year, one set of lenses (including bi-focal, tri-focal, etc.) per calendar year; and one set of eyeglass frames every 2 calendar years.
For pregnant women age 19 and older, vision services are limited to medical evaluation and management of abnormal conditions and disorders of the eye. The first pair of cataract glasses or contact lens/lenses after cataract surgery are covered.
Weight Control
Our plan encourages a healthy approach to eating and living. To help our members be their best, we cover:
- Screening for obesity.
- Support for healthy diet and exercise choices.
- Health coaching.
Well Visits
Well visits with your doctor can help keep you healthy. These visits can help catch health problems early so they can be treated. Preventive services include:
- Checkups for adults and children.
- Well-baby care.
- Care for women expecting a baby.
- Routine shots and tests.
- Mammograms.
You will not have a copayment for preventive care.
Wellhop for Mom & Baby
Connect with other expectant moms. Get support and information during your pregnancy and after you deliver. This program is part of your health plan and there is no extra cost to you.
Here’s how it works:
- Join video conversations every other week with women who have similar due dates and a group leader.
- Chat and share experiences with moms from your group on the Wellhop app or website.
- Visit the Wellhop library. You’ll find articles, videos and more.
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Medicaid Managed Care
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