Newsletter | MassHealth | WellSense Health Plan

Preventive care can be your child’s superpower

They may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but your child can have a super start to the new year with a visit to their pediatrician for an annual check-up. At this visit, you and your child’s doctor can focus on the health and well-being of your child both physically and emotionally.

The annual check-up is a great time for you and your child’s doctor to put together a plan for making sure your child eats healthy, gets plenty of exercise and stays up to date with recommended vaccines. And your child’s annual check-up is covered by your WellSense plan, so there is no additional cost to you.

Prioritize your mental health in 2026

Make caring for your mental health a New Year’s resolution

Utilize community resources to build your support network
Practice self-care strategies
Continue to take your medications as prescribed
Take advantage of telehealth services such as virtual therapy and counseling sessions with in-network behavioral health providers

If you were in the hospital for a behavioral health concern, schedule a follow-up with your doctor within seven days of discharge. Make sure you understand your discharge instructions.

Visit our behavioral health page for more information.

Diabetes mile markers

Annual check-up
A1c test at least twice per year
Annual retinal eye exam
Kidney function blood test

Get help managing your diabetes

Heart-related mile markers

Blood pressure check at least twice per year*
Annual cholesterol test

*If you take your blood pressure at home, be sure to call your doctor with the results so those can be added to your chart.

Tips for managing your blood pressure

Check your benefits

Select your plan to see what’s covered – including your free extras. Use the Covered Services List to see what’s covered, what’s not covered, which services require prior authorization, and more. Remember to check back periodically, as your benefit documents are updated with any plan changes each year.

If you have questions about your benefits, or if you would like to request mailed copies of benefit documents, contact Member Service at 888-566-0010 (TTY: 711).