Using Your Plan
Learning how to use your Medicare Plan is important to your health and well being! View the articles below to gain access to important "How To's", plan materials, and other resources. You can also use the Drug & Pharmacy Search tool to find a covered drug or a pharmacy in your area.
Welcome New Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan Members!
Choosing a health plan is an important decision. Thank you for putting your trust in us. We’re committed to providing you with the highest quality benefits and services.
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How Your HMO Plan Works
The better you understand your plan, the better prepared you’ll be to navigate your care and take control of your health. Here are some of the basics to keep in mind when using your Tufts Medicare Preferred HMO plan.
Get Member-Only Discounts with Your Preferred Extras
As a member of a Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO plan, you get extra discounts designed to help you lead a healthy lifestyle that are above and beyond what's covered under Original Medicare.
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Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine – What You Need to Know
The COVID-19 vaccines help the body develop immunity to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. As more and more people get a COVID-19 vaccine, the number of people getting sick should go down. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important ways we can help protect ourselves and our families, end the pandemic, and get life back to normal.
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Have You Had Both of Your Annual Checkups?
One important way of staying healthy is to see your health care provider each year. Tufts Health Plan makes this easy by covering both a physical exam and an Annual Wellness Visit.
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How to Use Your Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefit
Tufts Medicare Preferred Saver Rx (HMO), Smart Saver Rx (HMO), and Access PPO plan members have access to savings on eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and health-related items by using your OTC benefit.
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How to Use Your Prescription Drug Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Each month you use your plan for filling prescription medications, you receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Your EOB is a great way to keep track of the prescription medications you received and their costs.
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4 Important Things to Do Before the End of the Year
Make sure you stay on track with your preventive health this year by doing these 4 things.
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What We Are Doing to Help During the Coronavirus
Last updated 05/03/2023. The Federal Public Health Emergency will no longer be in place as of May 12, 2023. As a result, some policy changes may be reinstated.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A
The COVID-19 vaccine helps the body develop immunity to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The vaccine provides you protection from COVID-19. It is important to note that you cannot catch COVID-19 from the vaccine itself. The vaccines are safe and effective. We encourage our members and providers to get vaccinated.
Important Plan Changes for Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options (HMO-SNP) Members
The Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) is ending on May 11, 2023. Some of the benefits provided during the PHE will end on this date. Please see the article for details:
Do You Need to File a 1099-HC Form?
Members of Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage plans (including HMO, Medicare Supplement, and Tufts Health Plan Senior Care Options) don’t need to file a Form MA 1099-HC with their taxes.
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Get Member-Only Discounts with Your Preferred Extras
As a member of a Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage HMO or PPO plan, you get extra discounts designed to help you lead a healthy lifestyle that are above and beyond what's covered under Original Medicare.
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