At MetroPlusHealth, we always want you to be at your best. That’s why we encourage you and your family to take advantage of preventive care services available to you at low or no cost. We’ve listed dozens of FREE preventive services here for adults, women and children that just may help you be your healthiest yet.
MetroPlusHealth Wellness Card for Essential Plan members
At MetroPlusHealth, we believe that staying healthy should be simple and rewarding. That’s why we make it easy for our Essential Plan members to access nutritious foods and wellness essentials while earning valuable incentives. Whether you are stocking up on fresh fruits and vegetables or purchasing everyday health products, your MetroPlusHealth Wellness Card is here to help.
Important information on the expansion of the Essential Plan
With expanded coverage for the Essential Plan through the NY State of Health Marketplace, you may now qualify for the Essential Plan 200-250 offered by MetroPlusHealth. The Essential Plan 200-250 offered by MetroPlusHealth is designed for lower-income adults under the age of 65 who don’t qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus.
Tobacco use screening (for all adults and cessation interventions for tobacco users)
Anemia screening (routine basis for pregnant women)
Breast Cancer Genetic Test Counseling (BRCA)
Breast Cancer Mammography screenings (every 1 to 2 yrs for women over 40)
Breast Cancer Chemoprevention counseling (for women at higher risk)
Breastfeeding comprehensive support and counseling
Cervical Cancer screening
Contraception
Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling
Folic Acid (supplements for women who may become pregnant)
Gestational diabetes screening (for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant and those at high risk of developing gestational diabetes)
Gonorrhea screening
Hepatitis B screening (for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit)
HIV screening and counseling
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Test (every 3 years for women with normal cytology results who are 30 or older)
Osteoporosis screening (for women over age 60 depending on risk factors)
Rh Incompatibility screening (for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk)
Urinary tract or other infection screening (for pregnant women)
Well-woman visits (to get recommended services for women under 65)
Covered Immunization Vaccines*
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Herpes
Zoster
Human Papillomavirus
Influenza (Flu Shot)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Meningococcal Pneumococcal
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
Varicella
To learn more about applying for health insurance, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, the Essential Plan, and Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace, visit www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1.855.355.5777.
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*Find A Dentist: Participating dental providers for all our health plans, excluding MetroPlusHealth Gold and GoldCare
Access to a doctor—whenever and wherever you need it!
MetroPlusHealth Virtual Visit is the fast, easy way for our members to see a provider for common physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues that are not emergencies. MetroPlusHealth Virtual Visit is available anytime, from anywhere in New York State, 24/7 – and in your language.
Know your rights and protections against surprise medical bills!
When you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible.
