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Value-Added Benefits
As a member, you are able to get extra services in addition to your regular benefits. These are called Value-added Benefits (VAB). For questions or to learn how to get these services, please contact Member Services at 1-877-236-1341 (TTY: 711) 8am-7pm EST.
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2026 SENIOR HEALTHY FOOD BENEFIT
$150 per year to support access to selected healthy foods for members age 65+. English PDF, Spanish PDF, Haitian Creole PDF.
• For members age 65+
• Order over the phone at 1-877-407-0305. Sign up to use the benefit and place orders online or via the Benefits Pro app by NationsBenefits.
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2026 BLOOD PRESSURE SELF-MONITORING PROGRAM
16-week program to help adults with high blood pressure or hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure.
• For qualifying members ages 18+ with a diagnosis of high blood pressure or hypertension or who are taking antihypertensive medications.
• This program is available virtually or in person at participating Delaware YMCAs.
• Fill out this form to learn more about this program and enroll through the YMCA.
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2026 $0 PHARMACY CO-PAYS FOR DUAL MEMBERS
• For members with Medicaid through Delaware First Health and Medicare through Wellcare.
• No sign up required. Eligible members are automatically enrolled.
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Earn rewards when you complete healthy activities like a yearly wellness visit, flu shot, and cancer screenings. See all rewards here.
• No signup required. Your card will be mailed to you after you complete your first qualifying activity.
• Be sure to activate your card.
• Additional rewards will be added to your card, so please keep your card.
• You can use the card:
o In-person at Walmart or Sam’s Club
o For utilities, transportation, phone bills, childcare, education, or rent.
• Excludes alcohol, tobacco, and firearms.
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PHARMACY OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) CATALOG
$120 per year per household to spend on over-the-counter (OTC) products (English PDF) (Spanish PDF) like diapers, cold remedies, shampoo, period products, and more.
• You get $30 every 3 months. If you don’t use it, it goes away.
• Order by phone 1-888-262-6298, online, or in the OTC Health Solutions app (App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) ).
• No prescription needed.
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PRACTICE DENTAL VISITS
Visit the dentist before your exam to meet the dental staff, ask questions, and feel more comfortable.
• For members:
o All kids age 20 and younger.
o Adults age 21+ with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD).
• Up to 4 practice visits per lifetime.
• Cannot be used on the same day as a dental appointment.
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COMMUNITY-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Get up to $250 per year to stay healthy with our partner organizations.
Members can choose one organization per year.
• Kids (ages 5-18): Boys & Girls Clubs.
• Members (age 5+): YMCA. Requires annual Wellness Visit.
• Adults (age 18+ with BMI of 25 or higher): LEAN (Lifelong Essentials for Activity & Nutrition Program). 12 weekly, 90-minute in-person sessions that include guided discussions on healthy eating and more, as well as small-group personal training workouts. Includes 4-month YMCA membership. Have your healthcare provider submit this form to enroll.
• Adults (60+): Senior center membership and programs. Offered at Modern Maturity Senior Center in Dover.
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PHONE
Free cell phone for high-needs members.
• Members must be in Care Coordination or Case Management.
• Talk to your Care Coordinator or Case Manager for more information.
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ADULT VISION SERVICES
Get a free eye exam and up to $160 for glasses or contacts every year.
• For members age 21+.
• $160 for eyewear includes frames, lenses, lens upgrades, or contact lenses.
• Find a vision provider here.
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HOUSING TRANSITION ALLOWANCE
Up to $2500 in housing resources.
• Available to eligible members who are:
o Homeless or
o Moving from a facility* or foster care (ages 18-26) to independent living.
• Must have a Case Manager or Care Coordinator.
• Can be used to help pay for security deposits, rent, utilities, food, household goods, eviction help.
• Cannot exceed $2500 per lifetime.
• Contact your Care Coordinator or Case Manager for more information.
*This is in addition to State allowance for LTSS members.
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HOME-BASED ASTHMA INTERVENTION
Get up to $250 per year in home-based asthma support.
• For members with an asthma diagnosis.
• For non-clinical, in-home supports such as:
o Hypoallergenic bedding
o Air purifiers
o Pest control
• Your healthcare provider can submit this form to enroll you in the program.
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POST-DISCHARGE HOME MEAL DELIVERY
Members leaving the hospital or another inpatient facility who need assistance with food can qualify to receive post-discharge home meal delivery.
• For members 18 or older not in LTSS.
• 3 meals a day for 7 days.
• Meals must be ordered within two weeks of discharge.
• Up to 42 meals per year.
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TUTORING FOR KIDS
Is your child at risk of falling behind in school? Get up to $200 per year for tutoring with our online tutoring partner.
• For members ages 5-18 in school (grades K-12).
• Tutoring is only available online through Delaware First Health’s approved tutoring partner.
• You may need to show proof of failing grades.
• Up to $200 per year (6 hours of tutoring).
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GED TESTING & TUTORING
Get up to $200 per year to help you earn your GED.
• For members age 16+ who are not in school.
• Must use Delaware First Health’s approved GED partner for testing or tutoring services.
• Up to $200 per year.
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WHOLE HEALTH TRANSPORTATION
Delaware First Health gives rides through our Whole Health Transportation Value Added Benefit.
• To book a Whole Health Transportation ride, contact your Care Coordinator or Case Manager, call Member Services at 1-877-236-1341 (TTY: 711), or call 1-877-659-8416.
• Book rides at least 3 days in advance.
Get Whole Health Transportation rides to:
• 4 roundtrip rides per month for health-related social needs.
• 2 roundtrip rides per month to the hospital for member’s parents or caregivers
• 4 rides per month for 60 days after leaving a hospital or inpatient/residential facility to go to community recovery groups (like AA or NA).
• Other Delaware First Health Value-Added Benefits (like GED tests).
• Delaware First Health events (like Member Advisory Council meetings).
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
Program focused on healthy eating and physical activity for members at risk for diabetes.
- Program focused on healthy eating and physical activity for members at risk for diabetes.
- Members age 18+ with prediabetes.
- Delaware First Health partners with two organizations to offer this program. Choose the one that works best for you:
- YMCA of Delaware: Fill out this form to learn more about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. :
Offers classes online and in person across the state at YMCAs and additional locations.
Spanish-language classes are available online and in person in Sussex and New Castle Counties.
If you join the Diabetes Prevention Program through the YMCA, you also get a 4-month YMCA membership.
- Health Promotion Council: Fill out this form to learn more about the Health Promotion Council Diabetes Prevention Program.
Offers classes online and in person at BeeBe Healthcare (Sussex County) and Focus Pharmacy (Smyrna).
Spanish-language classes are available online.
- YMCA of Delaware: Fill out this form to learn more about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. :
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ADDITIONAL PRENATAL DOULA VISITS
Get 2 more prenatal doula visits during pregnancy.
• For members who have already used 3 covered prenatal doula visits
• Talk to your DFH doula to utilize these visits.
Learn more about all Doula Services here.
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Access to mobile app to help you manage stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and more.
• For members age 13+.
• For more information on our Teladoc Health app’s Mental Health digital supports and for directions on how to enroll, click here.