Healthy Alternatives
For many people, good health means more than a regular doctor’s exam. It means actively seeking out 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 member discounts you can receive through Healthy Alternatives. Discounts for all Healthy Alternatives products and services may be 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.) Note: the following products and services described in this section are not covered benefits under your policy; the Healthy Alternatives program provides discounts on these products and services.
American WholeHealth Participating Providers
To receive discounts on the following services, you must present your ConnectiCare member ID card and use an American WholeHealth provider from the Healthy Alternatives Provider List. American WholeHealth administers the Healthy Alternatives provider network.
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 and feel great by moving your body through a gentle series of exercises that increase flexibility and strength. Studies show that Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong and Tai Chi may have certain healing qualities, besides their contribution 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.
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/bodywork 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 in order 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 services of interest to you, call the participating spa directly.
Acupuncture
A centuries-old Chinese healing method, acupuncture is used to treat disorders like migraines, muscle spasms, asthma, arthritis and certain skin diseases. Very fine, sterile needles are inserted into zones throughout the body called "meridians," triggering your brain 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:
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 used by ophthalmologists to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Using a laser, the procedure permanently changes the shape of the cornea and has shown positive results for many individuals over the past several years. ConnectiCare members are eligible to receive a discount at all providers affiliated with Davis Vision LASIK: up to 25% of the providers’ usual and customary fees or up to 5% off any advertised special. (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. 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 LASIK providers may not be ConnectiCare participating providers, and ConnectiCare does not credential Davis LASIK providers.
Weight Management - The Rob Nevins Plan
This customized healthy eating plan helps 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.
Weight Management - Weight Watchers®
Providing information, knowledge, tools and motivation, Weight Watchers helps you make the right decisions about nutrition and exercise. The registration fee to attend Weight Watchers meetings is waived for ConnectiCare members. To find the nearest meeting location, call 1-800-651-6000 or visit www.weightwatchers.com.
American WholeHealth Participating Providers
To receive discounts on the following services, you must present your ConnectiCare member ID card and use an American WholeHealth provider from the Healthy Alternatives Provider List. American WholeHealth administers the Healthy Alternatives provider network.
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 and feel great by moving your body through a gentle series of exercises that increase flexibility and strength. Studies show that Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong and Tai Chi may have certain healing qualities, besides their contribution 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.
ConnectiCare's Value-Added Resources
Massage/BodyworkWho 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/bodywork 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 in order 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 services of interest to you, call the participating spa directly.
Acupuncture
A centuries-old Chinese healing method, acupuncture is used to treat disorders like migraines, muscle spasms, asthma, arthritis and certain skin diseases. Very fine, sterile needles are inserted into zones throughout the body called "meridians," triggering your brain 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:
- The Healing Kitchen, a collection of healthy recipes specifically designed to meet the dietary needs of common medical conditions.
- A comprehensive Reference Library containing nutritional information on foods, supplements, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, as well as discussions on traditional and alternative health and wellness therapies.
- A News & Perspectives section that features articles on fitness, exercise, and complementary medicine, as well as reviews of popular wellness books and products.
- Online search feature for finding a health or wellness facility, or a doctor who specializes in services for seniors.
Discounts on Other Well Known Products and Services
LASIK Eye SurgeryLASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Laser vision correction is an FDA-approved procedure used by ophthalmologists to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Using a laser, the procedure permanently changes the shape of the cornea and has shown positive results for many individuals over the past several years. ConnectiCare members are eligible to receive a discount at all providers affiliated with Davis Vision LASIK: up to 25% of the providers’ usual and customary fees or up to 5% off any advertised special. (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. 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 LASIK providers may not be ConnectiCare participating providers, and ConnectiCare does not credential Davis LASIK providers.
Weight Management - The Rob Nevins Plan
This customized healthy eating plan helps 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.
Weight Management - Weight Watchers®
Providing information, knowledge, tools and motivation, Weight Watchers helps you make the right decisions about nutrition and exercise. The registration fee to attend Weight Watchers meetings is waived for ConnectiCare members. To find the nearest meeting location, call 1-800-651-6000 or visit www.weightwatchers.com.