2 Get the most out of your benefits and Value-Added Services Value-Added Services There are many great benefits and services that come with being a Presbyterian Turquoise Care member, but did you know you also get Value-Added Services? These are services in addition to Medicaidcovered benefits. Some eligibility requirements, limitations, and restrictions may apply. They include services like: • Baby Bonus Well-Baby Program • Pregnancy Passport (new parent) Program • Enhanced care coordination • School sports physicals • Medication reminders • Wellness classes • And more Please visit our website at www.phs.org/ health-plans/turquoise-care-medicaid/ native-american-communities to learn more. Traditional Medicine Value-Added Service Native American Presbyterian Turquoise Care members are also eligible for the Traditional Medicine Value-Added Service. This ValueAdded Service offers $300 once per calendar year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) per member to help with traditional and ceremonial services only. Presbyterian Health Plan offers this service to honor and support the culture of our Native American members. You can apply online by visiting the Turquoise Care for Native Americans webpage at www.phs.org/health -plans/turquoise-care-medicaid/ native-american-communities. You can also download and print the application form. Fully completed applications can then be mailed or faxed. All instructions are on the application form. It will take about five to six weeks to process applications. You can call the Presbyterian Customer Service Center at (505) 923-5157 or 1-888-806-8793 for help or to check the status of an application. When is it more than acting out? What to do Tell your child’s pediatrician about your concerns. Your child can be referred to mental health professionals who specialize in treating children and teens. Most important, seek immediate help if your child’s behavior is unsafe or they say they want to hurt themselves or someone else. You can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please do one of these things to get immediate help: • Call or text the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line at 988, or chat online at www.988lifeline.org/chat. Trained counselors can provide immediate emergency response or refer you to local resources. • Go to the nearest emergency facility. • Call 911. There is help If you think your child needs help, don’t wait. Identifying mental health issues early can help your child recover and feel better. Treatments may include talk therapy (psychotherapy), medications, or family counseling. Plus, parent support programs can help you cope with these challenges. You can go to www.phs.org/virtualcare to schedule a Virtual Talk Therapy appointment. You can also call the number on the back of your member ID card for help finding and scheduling with a mental health provider. Sources: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Pediatrics; National Institute of Mental Health — Continued from page 1
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