CountyCare will give each member a $50 credit on their rewards card once a year for completing a health risk screening. Call Member Services to be connected with your care coordinator to complete the screening.

CountyCare will give each member ages 45 to 75 a $50 credit on his/her rewards card once a year for completing a colorectal cancer screening from a network provider. Call Member Services to be connected with your care coordinator to complete the screening.

CountyCare will give female members ages 21 to 64 a $50 credit on her rewards card once a year for completing a cervical cancer screening from a network provider. Call Member Services to be connected with your care coordinator to complete the screening.

Pregnant members should see their doctor regularly, including after you have your baby.

• $10 reward per prenatal visit, up to 14 visits
• $25 reward for a visit to your doctor 3-8 weeks after you have your baby

You can get rewards on your child’s card for taking your baby to the doctor.

• $50 for the first visit in the first month
• $10 for the next five visits

You get rewards on your child’s card for taking your baby for vaccinations before they turn 2 years old.

• $10 for the first 10 immunizations

Women ages 45 to 74 can earn a $50 reward each year when they get their mammogram

Members ages 6 months to 18 years of age who get the flu shot will receive a $10 rewards on his/her card.

When a member with diabetes goes for their annual PCP visit and gets their blood tests and urine screens, CountyCare will add $25 to their Rewards Card.

Members who follow up with their doctors after ER visits or inpatient stays will receive the following rewards:

• $20 for seeing your doctor within 7 days after an emergency room visit for behavioral health; or
• $10 if it is more than 7 days but within 30 days after an emergency room visit for behavioral health.
• $20 for seeing your doctor within 7 days after an inpatient behavioral health stay; or
• $10 if it is more than 7 days but within 30 days after an inpatient behavioral health stay.

Is the procedure safe? Are there any risks?

While LASIK has been shown to be safe and effective, there can be complications or side effects. Make sure to discuss the risks and benefits with your eye doctor or your primary care provider (PCP).

How do I know if LASIK is right for me?

You will need a series of examinations to confirm that you are a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery. First, you need to schedule an appointment with any eye doctor in the CountyCare network for a general eye exam. If that provider believes LASIK may be appropriate, an eye care specialist with LASIK training will examine your eyes and decide if you are a candidate for LASIK surgery.

Patients who might be eligible:

• Are 21 to 50 years old*
• Are in good general health
• Have no health issues affecting eyes
• Have no active eye conditions that may affect healing
• Have a stable vision prescription for at least one year
• Do not have severe dry eye or advanced glaucoma
• Are not pregnant or nursing
• Do not have uncontrolled diabetes

*Members over 50 years old with no indication of cataracts, and who meet the health criteria, may be eligible for LASIK surgery and should schedule a general eye exam with an in-network doctor to complete the LASIK Evaluation Form

I’m healthy now but have been recently sick. Should I be able to get the surgery?

You will need a series of examinations to confirm that you are a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery.

I haven’t decided which Medicaid plan I’ll choose for next year. Is LASIK surgery covered by other insurers?

CountyCare is the first and only Medicaid plan in Illinois to cover LASIK surgery.

Will I have a copayment or other costs?

There are no costs to members for the exams and surgery. You must be a CountyCare member the day of surgery to be covered.

Can I have the surgery at my local hospital?

CountyCare only covers LASIK when the procedure is performed at Cook County Health. If you are eligible, your LASIK surgery will be scheduled within 30 days of your exam.

Can my primary care provider (PCP) test to see if LASIK is right for me?

No. You will need to see an eye doctor to confirm if you are a candidate for LASIK surgery.

Do I need a referral?

You do not need a referral from a PCP but your eye doctor will need to do an exam and complete the LASIK Evaluation Form.

Can you send me the LASIK Evaluation Form?

It can be found on the Member Resources page. If you do not have a printer, you can call CountyCare Member Services to have a form mailed to you.

How long do the effects last? Will I need to have another surgery over time?

If you are approved for the eye doctor exam, the doctor will tell you about the long-term effects of the surgery.

• Are 21 to 50 years old*
• Are in good general health
• Have no health issues affecting eyes
• Have no active eye conditions which may affect healing
• Have a stable vision prescription for at least one year
• Do not have severe dry eye or advanced glaucoma
• Are not pregnant or nursing
• Do not have uncontrolled diabetes

*Members over 50 years old with no indication of cataracts, and who meet the health criteria, may be eligible for LASIK surgery and should schedule a general eye exam with an in-network doctor to complete the LASIK evaluation form