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More Ways TRS-Care Medicare Advantage Supports Your Health

The Pulse
May 2026

As a TRS-Care Medicare Advantage participant, you get all the benefits UnitedHealthcare® has to offer, including some great extras at no additional cost.

Annual in-home visit

With Optum® HouseCalls, get a yearly in-home visit from a licensed health care practitioner at no cost to you. The visit includes:

  • Up to an hour of one-on-one time with the health care practitioner
  • A comprehensive exam
  • Tailored health care screenings and medication review
  • An opportunity to get advice and ask questions to help you manage your health
  • Education, prevention tips and referrals to health services, if needed

To learn more, visit HouseCalls by UnitedHealthcare or call 1-866-447-7868, TTY 711.

Virtual visits

See a medical provider or talk to a behavioral health specialist anytime using live video chat from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

  • Virtual Provider Visits: Ask questions, get a diagnosis or even get medication prescribed and have it sent to your pharmacy
  • Virtual Behavioral Health Visits: Talk to a behavioral health specialist for addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, and behavioral health medication management

Find a list of participating Virtual Visit providers by logging in to your member website.

24/7 provider support

Get answers to your health questions with 24/7 provider support.

  • Providers can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and prescribe medication
  • Connect by phone, web or app from anywhere
  • Results of the visit can be shared with your primary care provider (PCP)

Find a list of participating providers by logging in to your member website.

Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)

Help is a button-push away with the PERS, provided by Lifeline.

  • In-home medical alert monitoring system
  • Quick access to help in any situation, whether an emergency or you just need a helping hand
  • Helps give you confidence and independence

No-cost annual wellness visit and preventive care

Check in with your primary care provider (PCP)

  • Create a preventive care plan
  • Review medications
  • Talk about any health concerns

For help scheduling, call the number on your UnitedHealthcare UCard.

Gym and fitness membership

SilverSneakers® is a fitness benefit that includes:

  • A free membership and access to group exercise classes at participating fitness locations
  • Classes to get active outside of traditional gyms
  • Virtual resources and a support network through SilverSneakers LIVE™
  • On-Demand™ and the SilverSneakers GO™ fitness app
  • SilverSneakers Steps kit for members 15 miles or more from a participating fitness center. Choose the kit that works best for you: general fitness, strength, walking or yoga.

Find a participating location at SilverSneakers or call toll-free 1-888-338-1722, TTY 711.

Let’s Move by UnitedHealthcare®

Let’s Move health and wellness program, helps keep your mind, body and social life active. With simple resources, tools, events and personalized support, Let’s Move helps you explore ways to eat well, stay connected and be financially, physically and mentally fit — all at no additional cost to you.

To explore, sign in at Let's Move by UnitedHealthcare through your member website.

Chronic conditions care

  • Special programs for chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease
  • Personal attention and up-to-date information for your doctor to help them make decisions

Mental and behavioral health resources

  • Ongoing mental health support with Optum® Behavioral Health
  • Resources through the UnitedHealthcare Health and Wellness experience

To learn more, call the number on your UnitedHealthcare UCard or visit Health & Wellness on your member website.

UnitedHealthcare® Hearing

  • 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™

To learn more, call 1-866-445-2071, TTY 711, or visit UnitedHealthcare Hearing.

Real Appeal®

Real Appeal is an online weight management and healthy lifestyle program proven to help you achieve lifelong results and Real Appeal Diabetes Prevention is a CDC-recognized lifestyle program for pre-diabetes and high-risk individuals. The programs are designed to help you feel your best, reduce your risk of developing serious health conditions and achieve your long-term health goals through behavior change strategies and support.

Get started at Real Appeal by UnitedHealthcare or call 1-844-924-7325, TTY 711.

Healthy at Home

With UnitedHealthcare® Healthy at Home, you are eligible to receive:

  • 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; no referral required.

To learn more, call the number on your UnitedHealthcare UCard or visit Health & Wellness on your member website.

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