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For many people, good health means more than a regular doctor’s exam. It means seeking a wide range of sources to enhance their well being—from alternative therapies and nutritional supplements to weight management programs and fitness centers. If this describes your outlook, you’ll value and enjoy all the discounts you can receive through Healthy Alternatives.
Discounts for all Healthy Alternatives products and services are up to 30% of the provider’s usual and customary fee. (This is the fee that an individual provider most frequently charges for the specific product or service.)
American WholeHealth Participating Providers
To receive discounts on the following services, you must use an American WholeHealth provider from the Healthy Alternatives Provider List. American WholeHealth administers the Healthy Alternatives provider network for ConnectiCare® members. For the most recent changes to the Healthy Alternatives provider list, click “Find a Practitioner” at www.wholehealthmd.com, or call 1-877-243-2998
Fitness Centers
Exercise is easier when it’s convenient. That’s why, with American WholeHealth’s extensive network of participating fitness centers, you can find locations throughout New England and across the country—an added convenience if you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Pick any participating facility you want and check it out. If you choose to sign up, present your ConnectiCare ID card and receive a discounted rate for yourself and covered family members. (Special restrictions apply so check with the fitness center.)
Exercise/Movement/Fitness (including Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong and Tai Chi)
Led by an experienced instructor, you can relieve stress by moving your body through a series of exercises that increase flexibility and strength and may contribute to overall wellness and good health. Please consult with your doctor before starting an exercise/movement/fitness program to discuss how it might meet your health needs. To receive the discount from a participating American WholeHealth provider, present your ConnectiCare ID card at the exercise facility.
Massage/Body Work
Who hasn't felt the need for a good massage every now and then? A licensed massage therapist can skillfully manipulate your body to help improve blood flow and even stimulate natural painkillers. Even people who exercise regularly need to give their bodies a break, and massage/body work is an excellent way to help recover from the muscle-tightening effects of stress. To receive the discount from a participating American WholeHealth provider, present your ConnectiCare ID card at your appointment.
Relaxation/Mind-Body Techniques
The power of the mind has been shown to influence the body in many ways. Relaxation and Mind-Body Techniques are two forms of holistic activities that may complement your overall health and wellness program. Through the visualization central to these programs, many individuals find comfort and relief in dealing with specific health concerns. As always consult your doctor to see if these services might be beneficial for you. To receive the discount from a participating American WholeHealth provider, present your ConnectiCare ID card at your appointment.
Nutritional Counseling
With your full schedule, finding the time to eat a well balanced diet can be a challenge. A trained nutritional expert can help you identify ways to modify your diet, and offer nutritional support for general health and well being. To receive the discount on nutritional counseling from a participating American WholeHealth provider, just present your ConnectiCare ID card at your appointment.
Please note: Your ConnectiCare health plan also provides limited coverage for nutritional counseling services (two visits per member, per calendar year). However, the nutritional counseling services must be for illnesses requiring therapeutic dietary monitoring, and must be rendered by a dietician in a physician’s office or an outpatient facility to be covered.
Spa Services
Members are offered a variety of spa services at discounted rates through participating American WholeHealth locations. For more information, and to arrange a complement of services of interest to you, call the participating spa directly.
Acupuncture
A centuries-old Chinese healing method, acupuncture has been used to treat disorders like migraines, muscle spasms, asthma, arthritis and certain skin diseases. Very fine, sterile needles are inserted into points throughout the body called "meridians," triggering your body to respond with its own natural therapy. To receive the discount from a participating American WholeHealth provider, present your ConnectiCare ID card at your appointment.
WholeHealthMD.com
Healthy Alternatives gives you access at no additional member cost to American WholeHealth’s award-winning, online education tools via www.wholehealthMD.com. Here you’ll find a wealth of health-related resources, including:
Discounts on Other Well Known Products and Services
LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Laser vision correction is an FDA-approved procedure which may be used by ophthalmologists to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. ConnectiCare members are eligible to receive a discount of up to 25% of the provider's usual and customary fees or up to 5% off any advertised special at all providers affiliated with Davis Vision LASIK. (Check with your provider to confirm the discount prior to your appointment.) To find the nearest Davis Vision LASIK provider, call 1-800-584-2866 or go to www.davisvision.com and choose "Laser Vision Correction." Check with your doctor to determine if LASIK may be right for you.
Please note that LASIK eye surgery is not a covered benefit under your ConnectiCare plan. Davis Vision LASIK providers may not be ConnectiCare participating providers, and ConnectiCare does not credential Davis Vision LASIK providers.
New Addition! Jazzercise®
One week free and 15% off the monthly fee. Jazzercise is a fusion of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing movements all set to popular music in a 60-minute class. Some locations offer a variety of class options, including Jazzercise Lite, Body Sculpting, and a 30-minute Jazzercise Express. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and an overall feel-good factor. Offer is valid at participating locations.
For more information, go to jazzercise.com, or call (800) FIT-IS-IT (800-348-4748).
New Addition! Jenny Craig®
Join Jenny Craig and receive a FREE 30-day program.* Providing one-on-one support, Jenny Craig will design a personalized program that fits your lifestyle. Everyday your menu will include three meals and snacks chosen from more than 80 delicious items. As a Jenny Craig member you can choose from several programs:
Log onto Jenny Craig and print your coupon. Bring it along with your ConnectiCare member ID card to your FREE consultation. Call 1-800-96-JENNY (1-800-965-3669) to find the nearest center, or to learn more about Jenny Direct, the at-home program.
* Plus the cost of food. Discounts apply to membership fee only. Offer good at participating centers and Jenny Direct in the U.S., Canada, & Puerto Rico.
New Addition! NutriSystem®
NutriSystem takes the work out of weight loss with food delivered right to your home. You can eat five times a day, and there is no counting points, calories, or carbs. ConnectiCare members will receive two free weeks of food, plus $30 off all program orders. Program orders include:
Sign up online at NutriSystem and enter promo code CCI08, or call toll-free 1-877-690-6533.
The Rob Nevins Plan
This customized healthy eating plan can help you lose weight and keep it off through education about sound nutritional eating. There are no pills, powders or prepackaged foods to buy - you learn to control your weight using everyday foods. First, you’ll receive a complementary 45-minute initial, no-obligation consultation with a trained nutritional counselor from Rob Nevins. If you decide to sign up, you’ll receive a 15-percent discount for being a ConnectiCare member. To enroll, call 1-800-Y-FAT-LOSS or go to The Rob Nevins Program Web site at www.robnevins.com.
Coverage is provided by and services are administered as follows: In Connecticut: Group HMO and POS coverage, and Individual HMO is underwritten by ConnectiCare, Inc.; Individual POS is underwritten by ConnectiCare Insurance Company, Inc. In Massachusetts: Group HMO and POS coverage is underwritten by ConnectiCare of Massachusetts, Inc. In New York: HMO and POS is underwritten by ConnectiCare of New York, Inc. PPO coverage, ASO/Self-funded services, and Dental products are administered or underwritten by ConnectiCare Insurance Company, Inc.
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