Learn more about these tips and programs:

• Blood Glucose Monitor Program
• Stop Flu from Spreading
• Heart Care for Life Program
• Migraine Management Program

Blood Glucose Monitor Program

You may be eligible to receive a free blood glucose monitoring system at no charge. Decisions about your care are the responsibility of you and your doctor. Talk to your doctor about which blood glucose monitoring system is right for you.

Choose from these systems:

• FreeStyle® Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System 
• FreeStyle Freedom™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System 
• Precision Xtra™ Advanced Diabetes Monitoring System 
• OneTouch® Ultra® Mini™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System 
• OneTouch® Ultra®2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System 
• OneTouch® UltraSmart® Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Order your complimentary blood glucose monitoring system today! Please call the Member Services number on your member ID card to ask for the monitor.

Stop Flu from Spreading

There are measures we all can take to protect against getting or spreading germs at home, school or work. These include: 

• Avoiding contact with people who are sick. 
• If you are sick, don't expose others, especially kids and elderly who may have a weaker immune system than adults. 
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Then throw it away. 
• Wash your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. When someone at home is sick try to wash your hands more frequently. 
  • Teach and remind children to do the same. 
  • Use soap and warm water for 15 to 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice!), or use an alcohol-based hand wipe or gel sanitizer.

Visit the CDC Preventing the Flu, Cover Your Cough, and Germ Stopper websites for more information and materials on prevention.

There are medications available now to prevent or reduce flu symptoms. If you are exposed to the flu or believe you are getting the flu, check with your doctor to see if any of these medications are right for you.

Heart Care for Life Program

An important advantage to prescription drug coverage from Aetna is our ability to use medical and pharmacy claims to identify members who are at risk for a particular condition.  The Heart Care for Life and the Migraine Management Program are examples of this benefit in action.

When our claims data shows that you have a heart condition or suffer a heart attack, we may invite you to participate in the Heart Care for Life program. It helps you get the best care at the lowest out-of-pocket costs, and it encourages you to stick with your prescribed medication regimen.

Your invitation starts with a letter that explains the program and an educational brochure with tips and information on heart health and medications.

Migraine Management Program 

When our claims data shows that you suffer from migraines, we may invite you to participate in the Migraine Management program. It helps migraine sufferers manage their condition and avoid the need for brain scans, emergency room visits and inpatient stays.

Your invitation starts with information that we send to you and your doctor about the program, including a migraine brochure and diary/action plan. Migraine materials are also available in Spanish if requested.