If you’re pregnant, your baby’s future
is probably on your mind. At
CommunityConnect HealthPlan,
it’s on our mind too.
That’s why we offer two programs:
Future Moms and Healthy Moms,
Healthy Babies. Future Moms is our free
program for all pregnant members to
answer your questions and support you
during your pregnancy and delivery. You
work one-on-one with a nurse coach and
get material, exam reminders, referrals
to prenatal education classes and
access to a breastfeeding support line.
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies can
help members who might need extra
care because of a possible health risk.
It includes:
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Family planning.
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Care while you’re pregnant and after
your baby’s delivery.
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24-hour support from your doctor and
a medical team.
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Access to special programs at no
cost, such as transportation services,
nutrition counseling and help to
quit smoking.
Can I take part in the
Healthy Moms, Healthy
Babies program?
Yes, if you are within 20 weeks of your
pregnancy and one or more of the
following is true:
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You are less than 18 years old.
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Your provider says it’s OK.
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You have a chronic health condition,
such as asthma or diabetes.
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You have a mental health disorder.
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You have a substance abuse problem.
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You live within one of these
ZIP codes:
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Kenosha County: 53140,
53143, 53144
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Milwaukee County: 53204, 53205,
53206, 53208, 53209, 53210,
53212, 53215, 53216, 53218,
53223, 53233
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Racine County: 53402, 53403, 53404
Make the call – for you, for your baby.
To learn more about Future Moms, call us
at 1-888-279-1227. For Healthy Moms,
Healthy Babies, call 1-414-270-4691. If
you have speech or hearing loss, call the
TTY line at 1-800-947-3529.
Helping you have a healthy pregnancy
If you have diabetes, stay on top of your health care game. How? Get the tests
and screenings you need.
Your doctor, PCC staff and health care team are your partners. They’ll help
you manage your condition and support your efforts to manage diabetes.
They can help you avoid the health problems that can come with poorly
controlled diabetes.
These tests are very important, and many can be done during a single offce
visit with your doctor and a quick visit to an in-network lab.
Your health team will also teach you how to care for yourself on a daily basis.
You’ll learn how to:
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Inspect and care for your feet to prevent infections from blisters
and scrapes.
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Get moving, using physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and help keep
your blood sugar down.
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Eat healthy. You can get advice from a registered dietitian.
Together with your health care team, you can be a winner and improve
the quality of your health and your life. Get in the game – talk to your
doctor today!
Sources: American Diabetes Association website: diabetes.org; “Executive Summary: Standards of Medical
Care in Diabetes – 2010,” Diabetes Care, January 2010
New treatments and procedures
We work to stay informed about medical advances. So we make policies to address
new drugs, devices and treatments. Teams of health care professionals look at
medical, behavioral health and drug policies on a regular basis.
To make decisions about what medical technology will be covered, we consult:
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Medical journals.
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Government policies and procedures.
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Doctors and health experts.
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The latest medical studies.
You can fnd more about this in your Member Handbook.
Diabetes shouldn’t keep you
from getting in the game!
TEST
HOW OFTEN
GOAL
A1C blood test
At least two times
per year
Less than 7
Low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) (cholesterol)
At least one time a year Less than 100
Kidney function urine test
At least one time a year
Blood pressure
At every doctor’s visit
Less than
130/80
Dilated retinal (eye) exam
Every year
If you have diabetes, take all the medicines
(drugs) the way your doctor tells you to.
Your doctor might prescribe:
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Pills or insulin to help control
blood sugar.
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Blood-pressure drugs to help control
blood pressure.
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Cholesterol drugs to help lower your
risk of heart disease.
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Special drugs to help prevent
kidney problems.
Talk to your doctor about what drugs
will work to help your diabetes.
Medicines that help control diabetes
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