updated July 29, 2011

Whooping cough isn’t high on most people’s list of worries. But infectious diseases like whooping cough, measles and mumps were a top concern in the not-so-distant past. What changed? The introduction of immunizations — these helpful shots have almost eliminated many serious diseases in today’s world. How do vaccines work? When a person is vaccinated, they receive an injection of dead or weakened virus or bacteria microbes. When the microbes enter the body, they stimulate the immune system. The immune system then builds antibodies that “remember” the virus or bacteria. If the real disease ever enters the body, the “memories” make it much easier to fight it off. Recently, some preventable diseases are making a comeback. These diseases wouldn’t spread as quickly or be as serious if people were immunized against them. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you and your family are protected with the right vaccinations. For the UHC Immunization Tip Sheet, click here or the UHC Calendar, click here

Care24 can help you learn which vaccines may be right for you. Nurses are available around the clock, and can talk with you one-to-one about immunizations and any other health concerns. Your call is completely confidential. To speak with a nurse now, call 1-888-887-4114. To get more tips and tools any time, go to www.myuhc.com.

Below is a listing of NWFD Medical Benefit Summaries for:

United Healthcare Traditional Medical Plan
Traditional PHARMACY
Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) with a Health Savings Account Medical Plan
Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (QHDHP) with a Health Savings Account PHARMACY

Below is a listing of the NWFD Medical Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD’s):

UHC Traditional Plan Summary Plan Description

UHC QHDHP with HSA Plan Summary Plan Description

Prescription Mail Order Information! Review the attached document to see how easy it is to transfer prescriptions from your retail pharmacy to the mail order pharmacy, Prescription Instructions By Mail. To help you manage your prescriptions and learn more about how to order your prescriptions by mail, take a look at the Pharmacy Benefits brochure, click here. For a full listing of prescription drugs available 2011 Prescription Drug List

Minute Clinic and Take Care Clinic Information. Did you know that you can go to a Minute Clinic (CVS Pharmacy) or Take Care Clinic (Walgreens) to treat minor illnesses or injuries for a $10/copay? It’s true! Go to www.minuteclinic.com to view all the services provided at these clinics. Click here to view a listing and map of all Convenience Care and Urgent Care Facilities in Tucson.