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tarting Jan. 1, 2017, Kern
Family Health Care (KFHC)
enhanced its member
benefits. These new benefits
include respite care for homeless
members and pulmonary
rehabilitation. KFHC must approve
these services before you can
receive them.
What is respite care?
Respite
care is a place where homeless
members can stay on a short-term
basis to get better after leaving the
hospital. Respite care also includes:
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Meals.
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On-site nursing care.
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Transportation.
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Counseling.
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Start of treatment for substance
use.
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Housing assistance.
What is pulmonary
rehabilitation?
Pulmonary
rehabilitation will improve the lung
function of members with chronic
NEW MEMBER PORTAL!
Access your health
plan information
online
Visit
kernfamilyhealthcare.com,
click on “Member Login” and follow
the steps to sign up for your online
account.
In minutes, you’ll have access
to your health plan information—
PLUS, you’ll be able to:
View and print your member ID
card.
Confirm your eligibility with Kern
Family Health Care and find out who
your primary care provider is.
Receive important health care
reminders about immunizations or
medical exams you need.
Change your primary care
provider.
Sign up for free health
education.
Learn more about your
health plan.
Create your online account
today!
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lung disease. Services may include:
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Respiratory therapy.
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How to manage your medication.
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Physical and occupational
therapy.
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Nutrition services.
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How to quit smoking.
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Disease education.
Where can I learn more
about these enhanced
member benefits?
To learn
more about these benefits, you can
call the KFHC Member Services
Department at
661-632-1590
(Bakersfield) or
800-391-2000
(outside Bakersfield).
Stay tuned! KFHC will also
start sending rewards to members
for going to certain health care
visits, such as yearly checkups and
prenatal care visits. To learn more,
visit the KFHC member portal at
kernfamilyhealthcare.com.
New member benefits
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family
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