Extra benefits

Members may receive a monthly grocery allowance¹ through NationsBenefits® to spend on thousands of healthy options using a prepaid flex card.

• Once activated, your prepaid flex card can be used at retail locations that operate as grocery stores, including Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, and Walmart.
• You can also order grocery items from NationsBenefits by phone or online. Home delivery from NationsBenefits has no additional cost.

Chiropractic adjustments may help relieve back pain and increase movement.

• Coverage varies by plan.
• Therapeutic manipulation/adjustment is included.

Both preventive and comprehensive dental services are available with your Sentara Medicare plan. Plus, you will have access to our quality dental network. Coverage includes:

• Preventive dental: $0 copay includes 2 exams, cleanings, bitewing X-rays, and fluoride treatments every 12 months, and 1 full-mouth X-ray every 36 months.
• Comprehensive dental: yearly allowance covers services such as fillings, dentures, and endodontics.
  
   

Sentara Medicare makes it easy to take care of your hearing needs.

• $0 copay for a routine hearing exam every 12 months.
• Fitting and evaluation for hearing aids; maximum of 3 every 12 months.
• One set of hearing aids up to a $2,000 allowance every 12 months.

Your Sentara Medicare plan includes vision coverage.

• $0 copay for a routine exam once every 12 months.
• Allowance for glasses (lenses and frames) and/or contacts.

Your Sentara Medicare plan can help keep more money in your pocket when you take advantage of your OTC quarterly allowance through NationsBenefits.

• Purchase approved OTC products from a catalog by phone or online.
• Allowance every 3 months (January, April, July, October).
• Allowance does not carry over to the next quarter.
  
   

Sentara Medicare members are covered for a fitness benefit through SilverSneakers online and at participating locations² . Through this benefit members:

• Have access to a nationwide network of participating locations.
• Can take classes and use exercise equipment and other amenities.
• Can enroll in as many locations as they like, at any time.
• Are connected with a support network and online resources through:
  o SilverSneakers LIVE classes
  o SilverSneakers on-demand videos
  o SilverSneakers GO mobile app

Medical transportation

Sentara Medicare helps make sure you have a way to get to your medical appointments.

• Free one-way rides up to your plan’s trip limit.
• Receive routine medical transportation¹ to plan-approved, health-related locations, such as doctor appointments.

Non-medical transportation

• Depending on your plan and eligibility, non-medical transportation^1,3 offers members trips to churches, grocery stores, community events, senior centers, and more.

Receive ready-to-heat meals delivered to your home when you return from an inpatient hospital or skilled nursing facility stay.

• Two meals per day for up to 28 days.
• Prior authorization is required by a health plan care coordinator upon discharge

This in-home, non-medical benefit⁴ connects members with a network of friendly Pals to help with basic daily activities (up to 90 hours per year), including:

• Grocery shopping
• Gardening
• Errands
• Meal preparation
• Board games
• Light housework

• Coverage varies by plan.
• $0 copay.
• Members may obtain up to two bathroom safety devices per calendar year.
• Members will receive safety devices through NationsBenefits®.
• Members can order online through their NationsBenefits member portal, by phone, or by mail. Home delivery has no additional cost.
• This benefit is separate from your OTC benefit and does not take away from your quarterly OTC allowance.

Sentara Medicare provides you with the flexibility of accessing high-quality care from anywhere, at any time. Appointments with a board-certified doctor, counselor, or psychiatrist are available.

• Appointments are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Your appointment over the phone or by video chat is secure.
• Doctors can diagnose, treat, and write prescriptions for routine medical conditions.

• Nurse Advice Line is operational 24 hours a day.
• Staffed by professional nurses, providing advice and education.
• 1-800-394-2237

A variety of wellness programs to help you reach your health goals are a part of your Sentara Medicare plan.

• Wellness education on a variety of topics.
• Health self-management training.

Find a complete list of extra benefits included in each Sentara Medicare plan. Simply enter your ZIP code and select View Details.