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Welcome to Aetna Better Health® of Maryland. You have many tools and resources to help you get the most from your health plan. We want to make it easy to understand and use your benefits. Check the resources in your new member welcome kit. When you follow the steps on this page, you’ll set yourself up for success. 

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Understand and use your benefits

Understand and use your benefits

Using your Aetna Better Health of Maryland benefits and services is easy. You’ll have access to things like preventive care, emergency care, pregnancy-related services, nursing home care and more. All you need to do is bring your Aetna Better Health ID card, a photo ID and your Maryland HealthChoice Medical Assistance Card to your appointment. Here are some pages that will help you understand and keep your benefits:

Find providers and pharmacies

Get quality care and services close to home. We have a strong network of providers and pharmacies to choose from. And there are many ways to search for one.

Search our network

Get help in an emergency

Call 911 right away if you have a serious illness or injury. You can also use these resources when you need medical attention:

Access the Member Portal

Keeping up with your health doesn’t have to be hard.

At Aetna Better Health, we know that "healthier happens together".

We are at your side to make it simple.

The member portal and health app help you understand your benefits.

It has information for both your physical and mental health.

You can learn all about your plan benefits.

From vision and dental care.

To medications and maternity care.

You can find the member portal website for your plan in your member handbook.

You can also call member services.

The number is on the back of your member ID card.

You can get the Better Health mobile app for iPhone® or Android™.

You can use it to manage your health on the go.

You will need to create an account to login to access your information.

Once logged in to the member portal or member app, you can:

See your member ID card or ask for a new one.

Change your doctor, also called your primary care provider (PCP).

Update your contact information, see your health history, track your goals and more.

We believe that your PCP is one of the most important parts of your health care.

Your PCP is a medical provider.

They manage your health care and help get all the covered services you need.

If you do not choose a PCP, we’ll assign one to you.

And remember, you can change your PCP anytime.

Just visit your member portal, member app, or call member services.

The phone number for Member Services can be found on the back of your member ID card.

Another way you can take charge of your health care is by using our nurse line.

Nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

They are available to answer your health care questions.

The nurse line does not take the place of your PCP.

But, if it’s late at night or you can’t reach your PCP, the nurses can help you decide what to do.

To access the nurse help line just call Member Services.

You deserve to be healthy in body and mind.

That includes help with your mental health or substance use.

You may go to any provider in our network.

You can get certain mental and behavioral health care services.

Some may require prior approval.

Call Member Services to learn more about your behavior health coverage.

You also deserve to be as healthy as you can be.

That’s why we offer special benefits that take care of the whole you.

Our extra benefits go beyond your basic health care.

Call Member Services or visit your plan website for more information about your extra benefits.

At Aetna Better Health, we’re here for you on every step of your health journey.

Because we know that healthier happens together®.

Access the Member Portal

When you log in or create an account for our Member Portal, you unlock the ability to do so much more with your health plan. You can manage your Maryland HealthChoice plan benefits and your health goals from anywhere. You can also send a secure message through the Member Portal if you have a question.

 

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Member portal login

Using your Member Portal

 

Look for the “Contact us” link in the middle of the page. You’ll have access to:

Member Services

You can call Member Services with any questions.

Replacement cards

You can get a new Aetna Better Health of Maryland member ID card if you lose your old one.

Provider changes

You can change your Maryland HealthChoice provider or specialist from anywhere.

Information updates

You can update your account information anytime.

Request forms

Access request forms, like the pharmacy exception request form.

Health information

You can request information about any health condition.

Download our Aetna Better Health app

Download our Aetna Better Health app

Get access to all the benefits of the Member Portal on the go. You can check out health resources, send questions to Member Services and more. Just download the app from the App Store® or the Google Playstore.

Find helpful resources

Are you looking for help finding a provider? Or for help locating services in your community? We’re here to help you get the answers you need.

 

Get the most out of your plan

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Health and wellness

 

Visit the MyActiveHealth℠ website

 

You deserve to be as healthy as you can be. And we can help. MyActiveHealth is a health assessment tool that makes it easy to take charge of your health. You can access this free feature by signing in to the Member Portal. Next, select "Tasks” and choose “Manage My Health.” 

 

From there, you’ll be able to find:

Health surveys and records

You can keep track of your medical history and get healthy living tips based on your survey answers.

Videos and podcasts

Learn more about health, your health plan and other wellness topics.

Healthy lifestyle programs

They can help you meet all your goals, like quitting smoking, eating healthy, managing stress and more.

 

Just call 1-855-231-3716 to request a printed copy of the health survey. You can also get printed information on health conditions and wellness topics.

Get language assistance

 

For language services, just call the number on your member ID card and ask for an operator.

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