24-Hour Nurse Helpline
In an effort to assist our members to become more informed about their healthcare, we are pleased to offer a telephone service that allows members to ask questions and receive information about their health, illnesses and medications.
Members have unlimited assess to registered nurses via a toll-free number 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These nurses are specially trained to offer prompt, confidential medical counseling to help members make informed decisions about their health and the medical care they receive. However, our nurses do not diagnose or provide treatment.
Benefits Include:
- Toll-free, confidential availablity to registered nurses 24 hours a day at 1-800-982-2401.
- Access to a library of audiotapes on over 700 health topics found in the Nurse Helpline Booklet. Please call Customer Service at the number shown on your membership card to request a booklet.
- Information about self care techniques for common symptoms.
- Explanations on what to expect during a medical test.
- Help from a registered nurse who can answer questions regarding:
- diagnostic and surgical procedures
- a recently diagnosed medical condition
- prescription and over the counter medication information
You can also go online to get valuable information on living healthy! Log onto www.healthinfoseeker.com and use BestBenefits as your login ID. The website will guide you to the information you need or want.