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Additional benefits and programs
As a Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement Board Medicare Advantage plan member, you get some great extras at no additional cost when your coverage begins.
With Virtual Doctor Visits, you’re able to live video chat with a provider from your computer, tablet or smartphone — any time, day or night. Learn more about Virtual Visits
Virtual visits may require video-enabled smartphone or other device. Not for use in emergencies.
UnitedHealthcare HouseCalls – A health and wellness program that comes to you. Learn more about HouseCalls
HouseCalls may not be available in all areas.
It may be time to schedule your annual wellness visit. An Annual Wellness Visit with your doctor is one of the best ways to stay on top of your health. Learn more about the Annual Wellness Visit
Renew Active® is the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs for the body and mind, at no additional cost to you.
Renew Active includes:
- A free gym membership at a fitness center you select from our large nationwide network.
- Thousands of on-demand workout videos and live streaming fitness classes.
- Social activities at local health and wellness classes and events.
- An online Fitbit® Community. No Fitbit device is needed.
- An online brain health program with exclusive content for Renew Active members through AARP® Staying Sharp®.
Participation in the Renew Active® program is voluntary. Consult your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program or making changes to your lifestyle or health care routine. Renew Active includes standard fitness membership and other offerings. Fitness membership equipment, classes, personalized fitness plans, caregiver access and events may vary by location. Certain services, discounts, classes, events and online fitness offerings are provided by affiliates of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or other third parties not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare Participation in these third-party services are subject to your acceptance of their respective terms and policies. AARP® Staying Sharp® is the registered trademark of AARP. UnitedHealthcare is not responsible for the services or information provided by third parties. The information provided through these services is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor. Gym network may vary in local market.
With the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), provided by Lifeline, help is a button push away.
- In-home medical alert monitoring system
- Quick access to help in any situation whether an emergency or you just need helping hand
- Helps give member confidence and independence
You must have a working landline and/or cellular phone coverage to use PERS.
With UnitedHealthcare Healthy at Home you are eligible for the following benefits up to 30 days following all inpatient and skilled nursing facility discharges*:
- 28 home-delivered meals when referred by a UnitedHealthcare Engagement Specialist
- 12 one-way rides to medically related appointments and to the pharmacy when referred by a UnitedHealthcare Engagement Specialist
- 6 hours of non-medical personal care provided through a CareLinx professional caregiver to perform tasks such as preparing meals, bathing, medication reminders, and more. A referral is not required.
*A new referral is required after every discharge to access your meal and transportation benefit
Rally Coach™ can help you start living a healthier and happier life. These virtual coaching programs are available to you at no additional cost and include the following.
- Real Appeal®*, an online weight management program proven to help you achieve lifelong results. Includes a diabetes prevention program for those who qualify. *
- Rally Wellness Coaching, which helps you get healthy your way by providing 24/7 access to digital health and wellness courses, personalized coaching support via online chat or phone calls
- A tobacco cessation program, which gives you the support you need to quit all types of tobacco use
* Real Appeal Weight Management is available to those with a BMI of 19 and higher. Real Appeal Diabetes Prevention is available if you have a BMI ≥ 25 (BMI ≥ 23 for Asian Americans), prediabetes, and no previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. If you’re pregnant, please speak with your primary care physician before joining the program. Limitations and restrictions apply.
Refer to your Evidence of Coverage for program eligibility requirements.
Hear the moments that matter most
With UnitedHealthcare Hearing, you can receive a hearing exam and access to one of the widest selections of prescription and non-prescription hearing aids at significant savings. Plus, you’ll receive personalized care and follow-up support from experienced hearing providers, helping you to hear better and live life to the fullest.
- Receive friendly, expert advice through our national network of 7,000+ hearing providers* - or try virtual appointments**.
- Get personalized support to help you adjust to your new hearing aids.
- Hearing aid coverage under this plan is only available through UnitedHealthcare Hearing.
- Choose from the latest technology from popular brands, including Phonak, Starkey®, Oticon, Signia, ReSound, Widex® and Unitron™
- Save thousands of dollars, up to 50% off standard industry prices, with exclusive pricing ***
* Please refer to your Summary of Benefits for details on your benefit coverage.
** Select products and providers.
*** Based on suggested manufacturer pricing.
Network size varies by market. Other hearing exam providers are available in the UnitedHealthcare network. The plan only covers hearing aids from a UnitedHealthcare Hearing network provider.
Vision Eye Exam and Eyewear
Take advantage of comprehensive eye exams and eyewear benefits worth looking at
With the UnitedHealthcare vision benefit, you'll have access to a nationwide network of providers with the freedom to see any participating vision provider. You will have access to an annual routine eye exam through a vision provider and an allowance toward eyeglasses (frame and lenses) or contacts for vision correction, not related to cataract surgery.
- A routine eye exam once every 12 months with a $0 or $10 copay, depending on plan
- $240 allowance toward eyeglasses (frames and lenses) or contact lenses instead of eyeglasses, every 24 months.
- When scheduling your appointment, make sure your vision and eyewear provider(s) will bill the UnitedHealthcare medical plan before receiving routine vision services (routine eye exam and eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Out-of-network providers may require you to pay upfront and submit a reimbursement claim to UHC
The network is UnitedHealthcare Medical Network with information on your UnitedHealthcare medical ID card
*Please refer to your Summary of Benefits for details on your benefit coverage.
Benefits, features and/or devices may vary by plan/area. Limitations and exclusions apply.