Members:
Welcome to
iCare
Now that you are an
iCare
member, we would like to let you know what
iCare
is all about.
Independent Care is a Medicaid HMO that manages access to
health care and social services for people with disabilities (physical,
developmental and emotional) ages 19 and older.
Independent Care offers the same benefits as Medicaid fee-for-service, or Title 19, but
with more services, which you can find in our
Member Services
section.
Independent Care offers those with special needs complete health care
coverage and an easy way to access community and social services. At
iCare, Care Coordinators
assist you in getting medical, dental,
behavioral health, vision and drug coverage through a process
called care management. Care management recognizes medical,
emotional, and
social needs must be met in order to improve quality of life.
We are glad you chose iCare as your health plan. Please take
advantage of the many different services we cover.
The
iCare Difference
Independent Care brings together your medical, social and community
services needs. We not only help you to find a doctor, but also can help you
find people who can help with social or community services needs. We
work with doctors, nurses and other health care providers who:
- Support people with differing abilities
- Are close to your home
- Are aware of the needs of many cultures
 As an
iCare member, you get free transportation to and from
Medicaid covered services. With iCare, you have no co-payments required by
Medicaid fee-for-service for prescription drugs and other services listed in
our Member Services section; however,
if you also have Medicare, you will be required to pay a co-pay for your prescription drugs under the
Medicare Part D
prescription drug benefit.
We can
help you choose a primary care provider to bring together all your
medical needs. We also can help you find support groups, provide resources
to locate food and clothing, and suggest opportunities for social
interaction. All iCare members are assigned a personal
Care
Coordinator, who can help you access services to meet all of your needs. |
