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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Understanding Types of Medicine
There are three broad categories of medicines — over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, prescription medicines, and complementary medicines. Believe it or not, there are now 10,000 prescription drugs and 300,000 over-the-counter medicines on the market, and that number continues to grow.

Use your Wellness Allowance to Stay Healthy and Save!
Your Wellness Allowance helps you lead a healthy lifestyle—and it pays you back!
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Using Medicine Safely
Modern medicine has helped us live longer, healthier lives. But as we age, we need to be careful when taking medications, especially when taking many different drugs.

What Is a Care Manager and How Can They Help You?
A Care Manager can help if you get sick, have an injury, or are looking for ways to stay healthy.
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Why Is It Important To Take Medicine Correctly?
It’s important to take medication as instructed, even if you feel fine, in order to prevent your condition from getting worse or causing additional complications.
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Worldwide Travel Coverage
Whether you travel frequently, or are planning a trip for, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you are covered anywhere in the world for emergency or urgent care.

Your Guide to Medicare Enrollment Periods
A common Medicare question is, When can I enroll?
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Care Manager Q & A: Looking Out for You
As your health plan, we have programs to help you if you get sick or injured.
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Choosing the Right Medicare Plan
Choosing a Medicare plan can feel overwhelming. With so many options, how do you know which plan is right for you?

How Our Different Plans Work
As a member of Tufts Health Plan, your Medicare coverage plan may fall into one of three categories. Learn more about how your specific plan works. If you’re not sure which plan you have, call Member Services.
