Welcome, Intel Connected Care AZ Members!
Important Announcements and Reminders:
- Effective January 15, 2022, COVID-19 Over the Counter (OTC) Test Kits are covered! Learn how to get free at-home tests below.
- Connected Care Member IDs were mailed out in December. If you did not receive your new ID card, please contact the Connected Care Concierge Center by calling 1-800-974-4517.
- Download ACN’s women’s health checklist and men’s health checklist to learn more about the recommended health screenings for your age group. Your doctor will be able to tell you which screenings are right for you based on your overall health history.
- Learn why Intel employees choose Connected Care AZ as their healthcare plan.
3 Ways to Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
1. Federal government
With the help of the United States Postal Service (USPS), households can request a total of four (4) tests to be delivered for free. To learn more and order at-home test kits, visit www.covidtests.gov.
Combined, between the retail pharmacy and medical plan, there is an eight (8) test limit per 30 day period per each covered person.
2. Retail pharmacy
Your plan will cover qualifying COVID-19 test kits through your pharmacy benefit manager, Express Scripts. Purchase your at-home test kits at the pharmacy counter and ask for a pharmacy receipt. Register for an account (or log in) on the express-scripts.com site to obtain instructions on how to submit a reimbursement claim.
3. Medical plan
The medical plan will cover qualifying COVID-19 test kits as well. Please use the claim form here and include your receipt. To avoid processing delays, be sure to complete the claim form in its entirety. You can mail the information or login to your member portal and follow the instructions for uploading your claim.
Are you on Track with Your Health?
Your Connected Care plan offers all preventive care screenings and immunizations – at no cost to you.
Download these handy checklists for men and women to make sure you’re on track with all of your screenings at your next doctor’s visit. Getting regular checkups and staying on top of preventive screenings will help you keep living your best life.
Video Feature: When Should I go to Urgent Care vs ER?
Many people don’t realize that urgent care can handle a variety of modern illnesses and injuries. In this video we share what types of illnesses and injuries you should go to urgent care for and when to go to the Emergency Room (ER). The resources below will ensure you get the care you need the next time you or a family member needs to see a doctor:
Why Connected Care?
Lower Cost, Higher Value
Connected Care members enjoy lower deductibles, co-insurance percentages, and out-of-pocket maximums compared to other plans. In addition, only Connected Care members enjoy 100% coverage on preventive care and certain preventive medications. See a list of covered medications here.
Hospitals and Facilities Across the Valley
Who is Arizona Care Network?
Arizona Care Network (ACN) is the group of doctors and other healthcare providers who are in-network for the Connected Care AZ health insurance plan option. Our doctors and care facilities work together to improve the health of members and reduce costs by actively coordinating care for patients. We commit to:
- Improve the health of our patients with quality care in the best care setting for their situation
- Enhance the patient experience because consumers have many choices and we must earn their business
- Manage the rising cost of care by working as a team, communicating effectively, and reducing costly duplication of services
- Increase provider satisfaction because our doctors and other care givers need to be healthy themselves to deliver good healthcare
This is our Quadruple Aim and everything we do is focused on improving in each of these four areas.
Connected Care is available in Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Northern California and provides quality healthcare to more than 38,000 employees and their enrolled dependents. This represents 32% of Intel’s U.S. employees and their families with 94% satisfaction.
Care Coordination Can Support Your Overall Health
If you or a dependent are managing a chronic or complex illness, ACN is here to help. Our Care Coordination team works closely with your doctors and you to help manage your condition with the goal to reduce the likelihood of hospitalization and help you achieve your best health.
For ACN Care Coordination needs, call: 1-800-974-4517
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If you are living with diabetes, it is important to get a dilated eye exam regularly to maintain your overall health and protect your vision. Dr. Jane Cho from Phoenix Retina Associates shared why these exams are so important, how you can prepare yourself, and more in the article below.👇👀 #HealthyVisionMonth
Have You Scheduled Your Eye Exam? Your Eyesight is Counting on You - AZ Care Network
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Keep eye issues under control by staying up-to-date on your annual dilated eye exams to catch any signs of illness early on.We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July celebration with friends and family.🇺🇸🎉 #happy4th
Care coordination services give you individual support from Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Behavioral Health Coaches who help you follow your doctor’s care plan to achieve your best health. Learn more about the roles of our care coordination team here: bit.ly/2UrWkgD
If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, we understand what a burden they can be. There are several forms of treatment that can be effective in getting you back to your everyday life.
Check out the post below from our partners at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center to learn the difference between headaches, migraines, and other common headache disorders. The link provides more details on how each of these conditions can be treated. #MigraineAndHeadacheAwarenessMonthJune is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, bringing attention to the common condition that affects more than 50 percent worldwide. For more information about the different forms of #headache and #migraine and treatment options, visit dignityhlth.org/39BIccn
An important reminder for men from Arizona Urology Specialists: Prostate cancer has no noticeable symptoms. A simple blood test can detect this illness early on and can save your life.
The American Cancer Society recommends all men get screened for prostate cancer starting at age 50. They recommend screening even sooner, in your 40s, if you are at a high risk of prostate cancer due to your family history. If you are around this age and have not been screened, we encourage you to talk with your primary care provider about when you should get this screening. #MensHealthMonth#MensHealthMonth Tip #6: Prevent a sneak attack from prostate cancer. A fast and easy screening can reduce your risk. Get started with a simple blood test. Schedule your screening at an Arizona Urology Specialists office near you. www.arizonaurologyspecialists.com/arizona-prostate-cancer-center/about-prostate-cancer/
Regular health screenings are key to staying healthy and catching problems before they start. As a general guideline, our partners at Abrazo Health have put together a list of the most important exams for men. Getting the right health screenings and treatments increases your chances for living a longer, healthier life. Check out the list at the link below!👇I screen, you screen, we all screen for our health screenings. Men, it’s time to get those health screenings out of the way. To learn more about 7 health screenings for men, visit bit.ly/3O1bkJ1 #PhoenixAZ #MensHealth #GoodyearAZ #GlendaleAZ #CaveCreekAZ #SurpriseAZ
Our team had a great morning serving together at Feed My Starving Children - Mesa. What a rewarding experience packing nutritious meals that will now be shipped to reach the neediest children around the world. Our group packed over 21,000 meals, which will feed 57 kids for an entire year! #hungerintohope #feedmystarvingchildren
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. In Arizona, we have easy access to UV rays with an average of 299 sunny days per year. For years, culture has defined tan skin as beautiful and this can make it appealing to get that "summer glow," but is tan skin actually healthy?
We spoke with Dr. Matthew Woods from Desert Sky Dermatology to get an expert's feedback and recommendations on sun safety as we get deeper into the summer months. Learn more in the article below! ☀👇
From an Expert: What You Should Know About Sun Safety - AZ Care Network
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In Arizona we have easy access to UV rays with an average of 299 sunny days per year. We got a doctor's recommendation on sun safety.
Talking to your children about sad or scary events is difficult. Phoenix Children's provides tips from pediatric psychologist, Dr. Carla Allan, in the article below. Her advice can help parents navigate these tough conversations and look out for their children's mental health during the process.Parents and caregivers may find it difficult to explain sad or scary things children see on the news or hear at school. Dr. Carla Allan, division chief of pediatric psychology at Phoenix Children’s, offers helpful advice when speaking with kids about tragedies: bit.ly/3Q8wdTX
#phxchildrensblog #mentalhealthmonday
Annual visits are key to keeping your children healthy. Get resources to track your child's developmental milestones and learn more about well-child visits. - bit.ly/3w2WTKz
Father's Day weekend is right around the corner! To support men's health, download this checklist of recommended screenings for men by age group: bit.ly/3MOaaPM
If you or someone you love is overdue on one of these recommended health screenings, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider today. They will ensure you are caught up on the exams you need to maintain your overall health. #FathersDayWeekend #MensHealthWeek
Did you know there are specific signs you can look for to identify skin cancer? Our partners at Dignity Health Medical Groups shared the Melanoma ABCDEs in the graphic below. 👇 If you have not seen a dermatologist for a skin exam in over a year, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to protect your overall health.Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, but you can spot melanoma early when you know what to look for. At home or with a dermatologist, you can conduct a skin cancer screening by following the “Melanoma ABCDEs.” #SunSafe
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3,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses every year. When you live in the desert, it is important to be hyper-aware of the signs of dehydration to protect yourself and others. Stay fully hydrated and out of the emergency room this summer by using the tips in the article below.💦👇
Beat the Heat: Stay Hydrated this Summer - AZ Care Network
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As the summer temperatures rise, so does your risk of dehydration. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 3,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms due to heat-related illnesses annu...I sometimes eat food instead of drinking water
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's or related dementias, but there are a few interventions that have shown promising results in preventing or delaying the onset of this disease. These include:
🏃♂️ Increased physical activity
🫀 Blood pressure control
🧠 Cognitive training
Learn more about these approaches and how you may be able to use them to protect your health in the article below from the National Institute on Aging - NIH. 👇 #AlzheimersAndBrainAwarenessMonth
Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know?
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What can you do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Read the latest evidence for promising prevention strategies, including physical activity, blood pressure control, and cognitive training.Thank you to our partners at Abrazo Health for this important reminder on acting F.A.S.T when you notice the signs of a stroke. #strokeawareness #everysecondcounts