Health New England | Health Matters | Wellness Guide 2019

Health Matters ∞ 19 Our Gift to You Complete Your 2019 Preventive Care Visit— and We’ll Send You a Gift Card Questions to Ask Your Doctor What could be causing my symptoms? If you need tests: What is the test for? What will the results tell me? What are my treatment options? What are the benefits and risks of each option? What’s my diagnosis? If surgery is recommended: What does the surgery involve? Are there other ways to treat my condition? If medicine is prescribed: What will the medicine do? How do I take it? Does it have any side effects? How long should I take it? When should I call your office if my symptoms don’t improve? Am I due for any screening tests? Am I current on vaccinations? Are there any lifestyle changes I should make? How might they help? When should I come back for another appointment? Sources: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; National Institute on Aging Clip and take with you $ 20 Gift Card New for 2019. Health New England will reward you with a $20 gift card for getting either your annual well-care visit or your annual physical exam in 2019. To request your gift card once you’ve completed your 2019 well-care visit or physical exam, log into the Member Portal at my.healthnewengland.org and fill out the Preventive Care Visit Submission Form (only one submission per member per year). The informa- tion you submit regarding your Well-Care Visit or Physical Exam is subject to claims verification. Now is the time to get your Annual Well-Care Visit and Annual Physical Exam on the calendar for 2019. Preventive care is important to stay- ing healthy. That’s why, as a Medicare beneficiary, you are entitled to an an- nual well-care visit and physical exam with your PCP once every 12 months.