WellCare - Family Health Plus

Quality Care for Adults

If you don’t have health insurance, WellCare can provide you with free or low cost healthcare through Family Health Plus, a New York State-sponsored program. WellCare’s Family Health Plus is available for adults between 19 and 64 years old who qualify. There is absolutely no cost to join.

Even if you are working, you may still be eligible for WellCare’s Family Health Plus. Check the eligibility chart to see if you qualify to receive great health benefits through this program.

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. (link to: http://flu.gov/)

 

Have questions?

Talk with your PCP. His/her name and phone number are on your member ID card.

 

Stay informed. Stay healthy.

Last modified: 11/21/2005