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Benefit Comparison Summary: MEDICAL | DENTAL | VISION Care Counsel Healthcare Assistance ProgramWhat can CareCounsel do for me? CareCounsel - Expert Help With Your Health Plan Questions CareCounsel is an independent company not associated with any health plan or provider group. This is a confidential service staffed by masters level health professionals and is paid for with the Superior Court contribution towards your family’s coverage. Their services are aimed at answering questions about the differences between different types of health plans, how to use your health plans, and to resolve problems you encounter with them. This service is in addition to the medical and dental insurance plan you are enrolled in. It is not a health insurance plan, rather it is a benefit advocate service to help you get the best out of your medical and dental plans and to help you access the care you desire. The CareCounsel Healthcare Assistance Program includes: Education and Information – Employees can receive counseling and information on a broad range of healthcare topics, including how to choose, use and understand your health plan, selecting primary care providers, dentists and specialists, understanding managed care benefits, going to the hospital, keeping a personal health record, usual and customary charges, second opinions, clinical trials, long-term care alternatives, preventive health guidelines, supporting a loved one with a serious illness and understanding Medicare. Advocacy - CareCounselors are available to help you effectively resolve questions and concerns that arise as you use your health benefits. They address issues including claims problems; physician access and availability, quality of care concerns and support with health plan grievances and appeals. They will act as your personal advocate with your health plan. Coaching - CareCounsel will provide tools so you can be a more proactive, informed partner in healthcare decision making. Your CareCounselor will listen to your concerns, answer questions, provide educational handouts, guide you to appropriate resources and help you with complicated situations that may arise as you utilize the healthcare system. Research shows that patients who take extra steps to ask questions of their doctors and gather information have better health outcomes. Call CareCounsel if you need help talking to your doctor or preparing for a medical visit or hospital stay. Resources – CareCounsel can help you locate information about a wide variety of health and disease-related organizations and resources to support you or a loved one facing a medical problem. CareCounsel can also help you sort through the maze of health-related Internet sites to find valuable information relevant to your needs. A Note about Confidentiality - The Superior Court respects your privacy and has contracted with CareCounsel to provide you with confidential assistance. When you use the Healthcare Assistance Program, you have CareCounsel's assurance that no identifying information will be shared with the Superior Court. CareCounselors are available by phone 8:30am to 5:00pm PST from Monday to Friday: 1- 888-227-3334. Care Counsel contact information can be found here. |
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