What is Care-ADVANTAGE^®?

Care-ADVANTAGE^® is a program developed by ADVANTAGE Health Solutions to help you deal with long-term health problems; often called "chronic" conditions or illnesses.

If you have any of the following health problems, you can join Care-ADVANTAGE^®:

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
• Diabetes or high blood sugar
• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• Migraine Headaches

When you join Care-ADVANTAGE^® you:

• Learn about your health problem
• Receive educational materials to help you control your health problem
• Will get advice which will help you work with your doctor to take care of your health problem in the best way possible

As a member of Care-ADVANTAGE^® you:

• May be eligible for reduced prescription co-payments on medicines you take for your chronic health problem(s) through the ADVANTAGE prescription mail order program
• Will have a personal Health Coach to talk with to answer questions and support you in staying healthy
• The Health Coach can also help you work with your doctor to make sure you understand what you need to do to control your health problem

Following a regular plan for care for your health problem can:

• Increase your overall enjoyment of life
• Give you a sense of well-being
• Reduce your chances of developing additional health problems
• Help reduce the amount of money you spend on health care
• Enable you to carry out everyday activities

How does Care-ADVANTAGE^® work?

• You will have a personal disease management educator
• You will complete a health assessment
• Based on the results of your health assessment, you and your personal disease management educator will set health improvement goals
• Your personal disease management educator will support you in achieving your goals, through regular phone contact and mailings
• Depending on your health problem, you may be working with a nurse, social worker or health education specialist

How do I join?

Ways to join Care-ADVANTAGE^®:

• Call our Disease Management Coordinator at 1-877-901-2237 x2922
• E-mail us at careadvantage@advantageplan.com
• Log in to your ADVANTAGE-connect account and go to "My Benefits" and click on Care-ADVANTAGE^® / Disease Management / Wellness
• We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

We look forward to helping you achieve a healthier life!