HealthEase

The Easy Choice for More Health Benefits - At No More Cost To You

HealthEase is the plan that gives you all of your Medicaid benefits and much more. Even better, you’ll never have to worry again about finding a doctor who takes Medicaid. You have the freedom to choose your personal doctor from our network of experienced physicians, pediatricians and internists. You make your own appointments. And best of all, you don’t pay a penny more out of your pocket for this convenient care.

HealthEase offers more features, more freedom:

• No co-pay ever
• Large network of private doctors, PLUS inpatient and outpatient hospital services
• Maternity care, prenatal medical services and well-baby and well-child care
• 24-hour Nurse Hotline to answer medical questions

 

IMPORTANT BENEFIT CHANGE INFORMATION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010

 

HealthEase’s Medicaid program is available in the following counties:

Brevard Broward Calhoun Citrus Dade Duval  Gadsden Highlands Hillsborough

Jefferson Lake Leon Liberty Madison       Manatee Marion Martin Orange Osceola

Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Putnam  Sarasota Seminole Volusia Wakulla

 

Preferred Drug List

Preferred Drug List

 

Member Handbooks

HealthEase 2010 Member Handbook - English

 

 

The H1N1 Flu & You

 

2009 H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, is a new type of influenza. It’s caused by a virus that is spreading to people around the world.

 

Is 2009 H1N1 flu the same as the seasonal flu? No. They are very different. As a result of this, many people will not be protected from 2009 H1N1 flu. This is true even if they have had a seasonal flu vaccine (flu shot). The seasonal flu shot does not protect against 2009 H1N1 flu.

 

Experts think that this flu season will be worse than others because of the 2009 H1N1 flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is getting ready for the flu season to start early this year. The CDC also thinks both the 2009 H1N1 flu and seasonal flu will result in more:

• Illnesses
• Hospital stays
• Deaths

 

One way to stay safe is to stay informed.The FLU.GOV Web site will help keep you updated on this year’s flu season and 2009 H1N1 flu. Check it often.

 

Have questions?

• Talk with your PCP. His/her name and phone number are on your member ID card.
• Call Personal Health Advisor. It’s HealthEase’s 24-hour nurse helpline. The toll-free number is 1-800-919-8807.

 

Stay informed. Stay healthy.

 

Florida Department of Health - H1N1 Swine Flu Information

 

Clinical Guidelines

Adult Obesity

Adult Preventive Health

Asthma

Childhood Obesity

Cholesterol Management

Chronic Heart Failure

Chronic Kidney Disease

COPD

Diabetes

Hypertension

Lead Exposure

Pediatric Preventive Health

Pregnancy Care

 

Did You Know?

Medicaid is the state and federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of children and adults with low incomes. If you are eligible for Medicaid and would like to learn more about joining HealthEase, or if you would like to see if you qualify for Florida’s Medicaid program, please call 1-888-367-6554 (TDD: 1-800-653-9803) to speak with a representative.

Last modified: 03/10/2010