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How to find allergy relief fast

Springtime brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and — for many people — allergies. If you’re one of them, you need relief. Help is here.

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5 questions to ask during an ear exam 

Hearing tests are essential for keeping you healthy and socially connected. Here’s how to make the most of your exam.

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Your guide to telehealth

Virtual appointments can be a valuable tool for getting and staying well. Here’s how technology is making it easier to get the care you need.

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Top 10 preventive care services

Discover the key covered screenings, exams and preventive services that can help you stay well and feel your best.

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Get to know the diabetic supplies covered in your plan

These tools can help you manage your diabetes to improve your well-being

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5 surprising reasons to get your hearing checked

Ignoring hearing loss can harm your physical and mental health. Keep reading to learn why it’s important to have regular hearing exams.

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When to see your PCP or use other medical services

It’s important to manage your health with your primary care provider (PCP). But when should you seek more immediate care? Learn when to use other medical services.

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How to manage your allergies this season

Spring brings with it longer, warmer days, plants in bloom and, for many, seasonal allergies. Your Allina Health | Aetna Medicare Advantage plan is here to help you treat and manage your allergy symptoms so you can enjoy the season.

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Health care that travels with you

Illness or injury can happen anywhere. Here’s how your Allina Health | Aetna Medicare Advantage plan can help you get the care you need when you’re away from home.

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How to use your Allina Health | Aetna secure member website

If there’s one Allina Health | Aetna Medicare Advantage resource you should know about and use, it’s your secure member website. Keep reading for steps, tips and shortcuts for using your plan online.

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How to read your Explanation of Benefits

An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is a statement that shows the health care services you received, what Allina Health | Aetna pays and the amount you may owe once you are billed.

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6 tips to help manage or prevent diabetes

Use these tips to help ease the pressure of living with diabetes and improve your overall well-being.

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How to find allergy relief fast

5 questions to ask during an ear exam

Your guide to telehealth

Top 10 preventive care services

Get to know the diabetic supplies covered in your plan

5 surprising reasons to get your hearing checked

When to see your PCP or use other medical services

How to manage your allergies this season

Health care that travels with you

How to use your Allina Health | Aetna secure member website

How to read your Explanation of Benefits

6 tips to help manage or prevent diabetes

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