Additional benefits and programs
As a ERS HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage plan member, you have access to extra benefits and programs to support your overall wellness.
Extra Benefits - Coming soon
Hear the moments that matter most
With UnitedHealthcare Hearing, you can receive a hearing exam and access to one of the widest selections of prescription and non-prescription hearing aids at significant savings. Plus, you’ll receive personalized care and follow-up support from experienced hearing providers, helping you to hear better and live life to the fullest.
- Receive friendly, expert advice through our national network of 6,500+ hearing providers*
- Get personalized support to help you adjust to your new hearing aids.
- Choose from the latest technology from popular brands, including Phonak, Starkey®, Oticon, Signia, ReSound, Widex® and Unitron™**
- Save thousands of dollars, up to 50% off standard industry prices, with exclusive pricing ***
* Please refer to your Summary of Benefits for details on your benefit coverage.
** Select products and providers.
*** Based on suggested manufacturer pricing.
Network size varies by market. Other hearing exam providers are available in the UnitedHealthcare network. The plan only covers hearing aids from a UnitedHealthcare Hearing network provider.
To start using your hearing aid benefit, visit UHCHearing.com/ERS-MA. You can even take an online hearing test to determine if you have hearing loss. Or, call 1-877-482-4669, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT
Optum® HouseCalls – A health and wellness program that comes to you. Learn more about HouseCalls
HouseCalls may not be available in all areas.
With this benefit, you'll get a credit each quarter added to your Ucard to buy covered OTC products. The credit is automatically loaded to every quarter. All credits will expire annually
Caring for your mental wellness may be as easy as picking up your phone. HealthSelect Medicare Advantage plan members, can use the Calm Health app, at no cost.
Use the Calm Health app to:
- Learn techniques to help you feel better and manage stress
- Try Sleep Stories, meditation, music and other sounds
- Build healthy habits by tracking your progress
- Access digital mental health programs
- Find mental health care providers and benefits
- Support designed to fit you
Getting started with the app is as easy as answering a few questions:
- Take a quick mental health screening based on how you are feeling. The questions are based on the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and General Anxiety Disorder screening (GAD-7), which are effective, clinically valid, industry-standard screenings for mental health.
- Based on the screening and the input you provide about how you’re feeling, you’ll be given a personalized plan to support your condition and mental health needs.
- Follow your personal program and see how your mental health changes over time.
Register/log into your member portal for registration instructions or call the Customer Care phone number located on the back of your member ID card.
Gym and fitness membership
SilverSneakers® is a fitness benefit that includes:
- A basic monthly membership and access to group exercise classes at SilverSneakers participating fitness locations. 1Participating locations bill UHC directly and participants have a $0 copay.
- A base level day pass at an out-of-network gym. Participant must pay for membership and submit request for reimbursement. Out-of-network locations have a 90% cost share.
Always talk with your doctor before starting an exercise program.
1 Participating locations (“PL”) are not owned or operated by Tivity Health, Inc. or its affiliates. Use of PL facilities and amenities are limited to terms and conditions of PL basic membership. Facilities and amenities vary by PL.
2 Membership includes SilverSneakers instructor-led group fitness classes. Some locations offer members additional classes. Classes vary by location.
SilverSneakers is a registered trademark of Tivity Health, Inc. © 2025 Tivity Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
At no additional cost to you, Let’s Move by UnitedHealthcare is here to help keep your mind, body and social life active. With simple resources, tools, fun events and personalized support, we’ll help you explore ways to eat well, stay connected and be physically and mentally fit.
- Treat yourself to tasty recipes, fun cooking events and support.
- Get access to at-home workouts, online classes and local fitness events.
- Support your mental health with services, online tools and resources.
- Find ways to connect through local and online events, classes, volunteering and more.
- Find caregiver resources to help you support loved ones and yourself.
- Live tobacco free - A self-directed tobacco cessation program to assist you in making lasting, healthy lifestyle choices. The program offers on-demand videos, articles and resources to allow you to work at your own pace.
Learn more here after you become a member.
Get to health-related appointments easier at no additional cost when using our in-network vendor. This transportation program can help you get to your health care appointments.
You are eligible for in-home non-medical personal care at no additional cost when using our in-network vendor. This may include grocery shopping, meal preparation, transportation, personal care, medication reminders and more
You can access your benefit by calling Carelinx toll-free at (800) 337-3996, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT , 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. CT or by visiting www.carelinx.com/ers-ma.
With UnitedHealthcare Healthy at Home you are eligible for the following benefits up to 30 days following all inpatient and skilled nursing facility discharges*:
- 28 home-delivered meals when referred by a UnitedHealthcare Engagement Specialist
- 12 one-way rides to medically related appointments and to the pharmacy when referred by a UnitedHealthcare Engagement Specialist
- 6 hours of non-medical personal care provided through a professional caregiver to perform tasks such as preparing meals, bathing, medication reminders, and more. A referral is not required.
*A new referral is required after every discharge to access your meal and transportation benefit
The Weight Management Program is designed to help you feel your best, reduce risk of developing serious health conditions and achieve your long-term health goals through behavior change strategies and support.
Weight Management is available to you if you have a BMI of 19 or higher. If you are pregnant, please speak with your primary care provider (PCP) before joining the program. Limitations and restrictions apply.
Diabetes Prevention is available to you if you have a BMI of 25, not previously diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, not pregnant and have a pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes history, or high-risk pre-diabetes test result.
Refer to your Evidence of Coverage for eligibility requirements
UnitedHealthcare gives you many ways to earn rewards and lots of ways to spend them too.
- Earn rewards by completing available activities
- Spend your rewards on eligible items like gifts, clothing or groceries
- Keep checking for more activities throughout the year
- Once you’re a member, sign in to your plan website, look for Health & Wellness and select Rewards.
Rewards can only be used by members of UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans for eligible items at participating merchants and in accordance with applicable Medicare laws. Rewards funds are not redeemable for cash except as required by law. No ATM access. Rewards cannot be used to purchase Medicare-covered items or services, including medical or prescription drug out-of-pocket costs, or alcohol, tobacco or firearms. Rewards must be earned and reported within time frames specified by the plan. To request a hard copy of the Rewards Program Terms of Service, please contact Customer Service.
^ ERS cannot and does not guarantee the length of time that a specific type of Extra Benefit shall be offered. Coverage for these benefits are in addition to your Medicare Advantage plan benefits. Unlike your Medicare Advantage plan medical coverage, you cannot file a Medicare appeal or grievance for non-Medicare benefits. If you have questions, please call Customer Service at 1 (855) 853-0453, (TTY 711), 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday and 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Cost sharing for additionall benefits does not apply to the annual out-of-pocket maximum