Extra Services

To access these extra benefits, please call Customer Service toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY 711).

There are no grievance and appeal rights for these Value-Added Benefits listed on this page.

Sunflower Value Added Benefits

Service Name	Description of Service	How To Access Service
Enhanced Transportation Benefit	Members (and their caregivers) can access up to 12 roundtrips per year for things like food, housing, employment supports and more. This may include rides to the pharmacy or things like support groups or health-education programs.	Members can schedule rides or arrange for mileage reimbursement by calling SafeRide Health at 1-877-917-8162.
My Health Pays Rewards^®	Members can earn rewards when they get health checkups, screenings and other health plan identified activities. Members can earn $10-$25 for each My Health Pays reward activity.	Find all the details for this program on the My Health Pays^® web page.
Maternal & Child Health	Start Smart for Your Baby^® program for pregnant members, babies and families. Start Smart features no-cost nursing support, education and gifts. Plus: Help with benefits and community services. Special texting programs for Start Smart moms. Baby showers at no cost are led by a Smart Start care team member. Useful baby items are offered. A nurse will be there to teach moms: How to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy, about the many benefits available during pregnancy, like dental exams and prenatal checkups, and about other resources, like car-seat safety and the Women Infants and Children nutrition program (WIC). Birthday programs for children. Rides to WIC appointments. Earn $15 for completing a Notice of Pregnancy.	When you send us your Notification of Pregnancy form, we will invite you to participate in Start Smart for Your Baby. Submit this through the portal or via the online form. To schedule WIC trips, call SafeRide at 1-877-917-8162 or visit their website for other options to book a ride.
Car Seats	Members in our Start Smart for Your Baby program, can get a safety-certifed car seat or booster seat for getting key prenatal care.	Ask your Start Smart care manager for a Car Seat Request Form.
First Year of Life	We have maternal/child care coordinators who can support our youngest members and their families. Get help scheduling well-child visits and accessing resources, like food, housing, childcare and more! We also have educational materials about important health, safety and child development topics. (Ages 0-15 months.)	Ask your Start Smart care manager for more information.
Cell Phone	Sunfower supports members through our relationship with Lifeline (federal program) providers, like SafeLink, that provide voice, data, and text services for those who qualify. SafeLink calls made to Sunflower Health Plan's toll-free number do not deplete your minutes..	For help accessing cell phone service, call Sunflower toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY: 711).
Teladoc Digital Mental Health	Our Teladoc Digital Mental Health program offers eLearning to help members overcome depression and anxiety. This online program includes simple tools, weekly exercises, mood trackers and daily inspirational quotes and videos. The program may be used by itself or with other care.	Access this through Teladoc.
Community Programs for Children	Youth members, ages 5 to 18, can receive a $50 credit per year for programs, like YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts or Scouts BSA. Sunny’s Kids Club program promotes healthy eating, exercise and education for kids under 12! Each Kids Club member gets a club membership card and activity book. Sunny’s web page features books and fun activities. Strong Youth Strong Communities Program™ (SYSC). SYSC works with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and other youth-serving groups. SYSC resources are found on the SYSC website and mobile app.	Each local Boys and Girls Club has vouchers. Sign up for Sunny's Kids Club by completing a simple request form. Visit the Strong Youth Strong Communities website.
Healthy Solutions for Life	Healthy Solutions for Life is open to all members. This program offers multiple health coaching programs, including lifestyle coaching for weight management, exercise, stress, nutrition, quitting tobacco, and lung, heart and diabetes care. Some programs have age and other requirements.	Speak to a Sunflower care manager.
Healthy Eating - Farmers Market Vouchers	We promote healthy eating. Members can receive produce vouchers worth $10 at special events with participating Farmers Markets. $10 voucher is per member and not capped by household.	Locations announced on our website, Facebook page & by postcards we mail.
Pyx Health	Pyx is a mobile application tool used to reduce loneliness using an empathetic chatbot, Pyxir. Pyx includes interactive activities and links to resources.	Speak to a Sunflower care manager.
Caregiving Collaborations^®	Caregivers are supported through various channels in the Caregiving Collaborations program. This benefit is available to one primary, informal support caregiver per member. Benefits include the Caregiver Resource C enter and a Caregiver Journal. In addition to the program benefits, each member and caregiver will continue to receive coordination of respite services available through the individual care plan.	Speak to a Sunflower care manager or visit our Caregiver Resources page.
Employment Support & Transportation	GROW (GED, Rides, Opportunities, Work) is an employment support resource program. We help members identify and remove employment barriers. GROW features extra transportation coverage, GED test vouchers and career counseling. Members are connected with a Benefits Specialist to learn how their income may affect their benefits.	Contact our employment support email box or call Customer Service toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY 711).

2025 Sunflower Value Added Benefits for Members on Waivers & Special Populations

Service Name	Description of Service	How to Access Service
Practice Dental Visits (I/DD)	Members on the I/DD waiver and waitlist may have up to two practice dental visits through their dental provider's office. These can help you become more familiar with your dental provider and procedures to reduce stress at future visits.
Respite Care (FE & PD Waivers)	Non-paid caregivers who provide support for members on the FE and PD waivers or members on a waiting list for home and community-based services may access up to 60 hours of respite care per year. No more than 48 hours can be used in one month.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Transition Services	Sunflower Health Plan's Welcome Home Program helps members leaving jail or nursing facilities (who are not receiving other transition supports) to return home. Sunflower works with providers to: Help plan transitions. Coordinate home health wellness checks. Give members up to $1,500 to help buy needed household and personal items.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Home Delivered Meals (FE Waiver)	Home-delivered meals for FE waiver members returning home from a nursing home or inpatient stay. Covers up to two meals per day for up to seven days. KanCare covers this service for PD and BI waiver members.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Peer Support Program (All Waivers)	Members enrolled in waiver programs can get in-person and virtual training. These classes focus on self-direction and independent living skills.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Hospital Companionship (All Waivers)	Up to 16 hours of hospital companionship for members enrolled in waiver programs.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Behavioral Health and Foster Care Training & Support Programs	These include peer-support calls for foster & adoptive families, a recorded training library, interactive training via Fostercare.com, live caregiver training and provider training to facilitate foster care education.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Healthy Living (Harvey County)	Sunflower will provide an incentive for members living in Harvey County to take diabetes education classes through Health Ministries. The program includes cooking and other classes, weekly food boxes and other tools and support to help members make long-term healthy lifestyle changes.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Traditional Healing (American Indian and Alaska Native/AIAN)	American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) members can receive up to $200 per year for holistic treatments performed by traditional healing practitioners to support physical, mental and emotional health.	Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.

Benefit Highlights

Enhanced Transportation – Up to 12 round trips per year for you and your caregiver. Use these for things like pharmacy visits, support groups, food access, housing services and employment support. Members can schedule rides or arrange for mileage reimbursement by calling SafeRide Health at 1-877-917-8162.
My Health Pays® Rewards – Earn $10–$25 for completing health checkups, screenings and other activities. See the My Health Pays page for details.
Cell Phones – Through Lifeline providers like Assurance, eligible members can receive free voice, data and text services. Assurance and SafeLink calls to Sunflower’s toll-free number don’t use your minutes. For help accessing cell phone service, call Sunflower toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY: 711).
Start Smart® for Your Baby – Support for pregnant members and families, including:
- Free nursing support and education
- Community resource help
- Texting programs for moms
- Free baby showers with gifts and health education
- Rides to WIC appointments
- When we receive your Notification of Pregnancy form, we will invite you to participate in Start Smart for Your Baby. Submit this through the portal or via the online form. To schedule WIC trips, call SafeRide at 1-877-917-8162 or visit their website for other options to book a ride.
Car Seats – Members in the Start Smart program may receive a safety-certified car seat or booster seat after completing key prenatal care. Ask your Start Smart care manager for a Car Seat Request Form.
First Year of Life Program – Care coordinators help families with babies (ages 0-15 months) schedule well-child visits and access resources like food, housing and childcare. Ask your Start Smart care manager for more information.
Community Programs for Children
- $50 annual credit for programs like YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Girl Scouts or Scouts BSA (ages 5-18). See your local club to request this benefit. Ask your local program for a voucher.
- Sunny’s Kids Club for children under 12 includes a membership card, activity book and online resources. Sign up for Sunny's Kids Club by completing a simple request form.
- Strong Youth Strong Communities™ (SYSC) offers youth-focused resources in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Teladoc Digital Mental Health – Online tools to help manage depression and anxiety, including exercises, mood tracking and inspirational content.
Farmers Market Vouchers – Get a $10 produce voucher at select events—one per member, no household limit.
Pyx Health App – A mobile app that helps reduce loneliness with an empathetic chatbot, activities and helpful resources. Speak to a Sunflower care manager to access.
Healthy Solutions for Life – Health coaching programs for weight management, stress, nutrition, quitting tobacco and chronic condition support. Some programs have age or other requirements. Speak to a Sunflower care manager to access.
Caregiving Collaborations® – Support for one caregiver per member, including stress-reduction resources, support group referrals and access to a Caregiver Journal and Resource Center. Speak to a Sunflower care manager to access.
Employment Support & Transportation (GROW (GED, Rides, Opportunities, Work) Program) – Help with employment barriers, GED prep vouchers, extra transportation and career counseling. Members can also speak with a Benefits Specialist to understand how income affects coverage. Contact our employment support email box or call Customer Service toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY 711).

Value-AddedBenefits for Waiver Members and Other Groups

Practice Dental Visits (I/DD Waiver) – Up to two practice visits to help members feel more comfortable with dental care. Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Respite Care (FE & PD Waivers) – Up to 60 hours per year for unpaid caregivers. No more than 48 hours can be used in one month. Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Hospital Companionship – Up to 16 hours of companionship for waiver members during hospital stays.
Transition Services – Support for members returning home from jail or nursing facilities (who are not receiving other transition help), including:
- Transition planning
- Home health wellness checks
- Up to $1,500 for household & personal items
- Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Peer Support Program – In-person and virtual training for waiver members focused on selfdirection and independent living. Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Behavioral Health & Foster Care Support – Includes peer-support calls, recorded and live training for foster/adoptive families via Fostercare.com and provider education. Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Healthy Living (Harvey County) – Incentive for diabetes education classes, cooking lessons, weekly food boxes and other tools to support healthy lifestyle changes.Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.
Traditional Healing (AI/AN Members) – American Indian and Alaska Native members may receive up to $200 per year for holistic treatments from traditional healing practitioners. Members can request this by calling their care manager. If you don’t have one, or don’t know who it is, please call Customer Service.