Asthma
Did you know?
- Most people who have asthma don’t use their inhalers correctly.
- You should still take your asthma medicine every day even when you feel well.
- Certain health conditions can make asthma worse.
- You should see your doctor regularly to check on your asthma.
How it works - Asthma Care
Care Management
Our care managers are nurses and social workers who can help you better understand and manage your asthma and overall health. Care managers can help:
- Create your individualized care plan
- Coordinate care for medical, behavioral and social needs
- Answer questions on how to take your medicine
- Access community resources
- Schedule free transportation to your doctor visits
- Attend doctor visits with you
Common questions
Have questions? We have answers.
The most common symptoms include trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing and tightness in the chest.
Allergies are the most common triggers for asthma, including allergic reactions to dust mites, pollen, pet dander, cockroaches and mold. Other common irritants include cigarette smoke, fumes, paint and perfume, exercise and respiratory illness such as colds and sinus infections.
Asthma is a chronic disease that often requires daily medication. It’s a myth that people living with asthma only need medication when they’re experiencing symptoms. Skipping medication, even when you’re feeling better, leads to poorly controlled asthma.
An asthma action plan is a written, individualized worksheet that shows you the steps to take to keep your asthma from getting worse. It also provides guidance on when to call your healthcare provider or when to go to the emergency room.
We encourage members to stay up-to-date on their annual well visit with their doctor to help monitor and manage their condition, and to seek care when their asthma flares up. Buckeye covers these visits and offers $0 copays for Medicaid members.
Plus, members earn My Health Pays® rewards for completing their annual well visits. Rewards add up quickly and can be used to buy things like personal care items, healthy food, or necessities like rent, utilities, and childcare.
Buckeye also removes barriers to accessing care by helping members find a doctor with the Find a Doctor Tool and by offering free rides to screenings when members call at least 48 hours in advance. Call 1-866-531-0615 to schedule a ride.