State of Wyoming Medicaid Recipients
You may qualify for a Health Buddy
If you are an EqualityCare client, you may qualify to receive a Health Buddy. The Health Buddy can assist people diagnosed with heart and lung problems, as well as diabetes and depression.
The Health Buddy device plugs into the telephone line and will ask you questions about your health and how you are feeling. The information is sent to an APS nurse who will call and stay in touch with you, should you need help.
To find out if you qualify for a Health Buddy, please call 888-545-1710.
Utilization management (UM)
APS works with your doctor and hospital to make sure the healthcare services meet your needs.
Case management (CM)
APS nurses help you get the most from your healthcare benefits. The nurses help you understand your situation. They work with you, your family and your healthcare providers to improve your health.
Healthy Together program
While you may have a chronic illness, you don't have to be chronically ill. There are daily choices you can make to feel better. The following, services are offered to Medicaid enrolled recipients.
The Healthy Together program is free and voluntary. It provides information and guidance if you have:
Healthy Together does not replace the care of a doctor. The program provides
- Information on health conditions
- Guidance on how to feel better
- Help on how to follow doctor's orders
Medicaid enrolled recipients may be called or receive a letter from APS staff about these services. Healthy Together does not change the services you get now. Your healthcare benefits will not change.
For more information about the Healthy Together program, please call APS Healthcare at 888-545-1710, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Asthma
Asthma affects more than 20 million Americans. People with asthma have symptoms from coughing to severe shortness of breath and wheezing. APS can help people with asthma breathe their best.
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COPD
About 16 million Americans have some form of COPD. Most suffer from a combination of diseases of the lung. Through education, support and guidance APS helps people improve the quality of their life.
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CHF and CAD
About 61 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease (CHF, CAD, hypertension and hyperlipidemia). About 40 percent of all deaths are the result of heart disease and stroke. APS' goals are to:
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Improve its members' quality of life
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Slow the progression of the disease
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Depression
Depression can occur at any age. It affects almost one in every ten adults. People with a chronic illness often have it. Depression leads to a loss of interest and attachment to daily activities and people. Most people who receive proper care get better.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health threats to Americans. Nearly 17 million people have diabetes. Many more do not realize they have it. APS helps people feel their best and prevent long-term complications.
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High-risk maternity
These services are for pregnant women with high risk factors. APS nurses help you have a full-term, healthy pregnancy. Services support the medical care provided by your doctor.
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The state of Wyoming is excited to offer Healthy Together. These services may help you live a healthier life. For more information or to enroll, contact APS Healthcare at 888-545-1710, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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