BlueShield of Northeastern New York- Get Health:

Health & Wellness

Get Started Asthma

Asthma

The Asthma management Program encourages members to take charge of their asthma by using their health care team to develop personalized management tools.

Patient self-care education starts early in the disease to prevent life changing complications.

Who is eligible and how are members identified for the Program?

  • All members with a diagnosis of asthma under the age of 80 are eligible to join the Program.
  • Members can be identified for eligibility through:
  • Out-patient medical claims.
  • In-patient hospital claims.
  • Pharmacy claims.
  • Members can be referred to the Program by their health care providers.
  • Members can enroll themselves in the Program.

What services are offered to our members who enroll?

  • Personalized educational material regarding asthma
  • Free, telephonic health coaching by our Staff of Registered nurses for our higher risk members
  • Newsletter articles
  • Web links to nationally recognized leaders in Asthma Management
  • Web-based Program information and self-management tools
  • Personalized medication profile and wellness checklist to promote effective use of "Controller" medications
  • Comprehensive prescription formulary
  • Pediatric or Adult Peak Flow Meters
  • On-line enrollment and “Opt-out options

Additional Resources:

The following resources are in Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them:

To obtain additional information or remove your name from our Asthma program please contact our Health Care Quality Improvement Department at 1-877-878-8785.

We are dedicated to helping you be as healthy as possible. Here are the resources - now it is up to you to choose your own way to wellness.

To enroll : Click Here

To Opt-Out : Click Here

BlueLife Health Education Seminars

Toll Free Phones

Internet Links

Health Resources