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Choosing an HMO

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Where Medical Care is Provided:
(Where you go to get health care)
Private doctor's offices, hospital based health centers, or Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Choosing a Doctor:
(What are the choices for a personal doctor)
Choose a doctor from the plan's network. If you have not talked to Member Services, call to choose a doctor right away.
Referral Process:
(What to do to see a specialist)
Your personal doctor will give you a referral to see a specialist when needed.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist Services:
(What to do to see an OB/GYN)
You can use any OB/GYN from the plan's network. No referral is needed for two well visits a year.
Seeing a Dentist:
(What to do to see a dentist)
No referral is needed to use a dentist in the network. For Plan D, coverage is limited to preventive services for children under 12.
Eye Care and Glasses:
(What eye care services are provided)
Exams, selected frames and lenses available through network provider. No referral is needed for exam for eyeglasses.
For Plan D, one pair of eyeglasses or contacts covered in a 24 month period or as medically necessary. Eye exams, including one routine eye exam per year.
Emergency Care:
(Who you should call first and where you should go in case of an emergency. When are emergency room visits covered)
If possible, contact your personal doctor when an emergency occurs. If life threatening, go to the nearest emergency room. Follow-up care must be provided by your personal doctor.
Other Benefits:
(Other things the HMO offers)
Prenatal, Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes and Immunization programs and Wellness Workshops. Certain over-the-counter medicines as prescribed by the child's doctor.
Pharmacy:
(What pharmacies can be used)
You can use any pharmacy in the “PAID” pharmacy network. Contact Member Services to locate a pharmacy nearest you.
Member Services:
(Customer helpline number)

Call 1-800-JOIN-UHP
(1-800-564-6847)
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Multi-lingual—English, Spanish, Portuguese.

TDD 1-800-414-7592

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