Healthy Incentives: Pneumonia shot

For more information call:
1-877-469-2583
TTY 1-800-481-8704
Seven days a week
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time

Did you know that a pneumococcal vaccination can protect you against the germ that causes pneumonia? This vaccination is recommended for all individuals age 65 and older. While the vaccine will last most people a lifetime, you may need to receive a periodic booster shot.

To receive a fleece lap blanket:

  1. Download the incentive form and print it out.
  2. Fill out Section 1.
  3. Get a pneumococcal vaccination in 2009. Ask your doctor or a test site provider to fill out and sign Section 2. (If you’ve already had a shot this year, ask your primary care physician to fill out and sign Section 2 of the form.)
  4. Mail or fax the form to us.
    Mail:
    Reward
    Mail Code – C330
    Blue Care Network 20500
    Civic Center Drive Southfield, MI 48076

    Fax: 248-455-3642

To receive your reward, you need to get your vaccination by December 15, 2009. Your completed form also must be completed, signed and postmarked or faxed by that date.

For more information about pneumonia shots and this reward, call the BlueHealthConnection® message line at 800-637-2972. TTY users should call 800-430-3211.

If you have questions about your coverage or benefits, call Customer Service at 800-450-3680 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. TTY users call 800-430-3211.

Note: Blue Care Network employees, spouses or dependents are not eligible for this incentive.

 

page modified 09/29/2009