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For more than 20 years, Wellcare has focused on providing Medicare Advantage plans that go beyond Original Medicare, offering additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing and $0 or low monthly plan premiums – all with the goal of helping members stay active and healthy.

Our partnership with the Moose Fraternity is built on shared priorities: serving communities, promoting well-being and ensuring members have the resources you need to make informed healthcare decisions. By working together, we aim to:

Provide Clear, Reliable Medicare Advantage Plan Education

Many Moose members are approaching or already eligible for Medicare and understanding the different coverage options can feel confusing. Our partnership provides trusted information, guidance and tools to help you feel confident in your health and wellness choices.

Explore Enhanced Healthcare Benefits

Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans include coverage not available through Original Medicare, like dental, vision and hearing services. These benefits can play a key role in maintaining your everyday health and wellness.

Comprehensive Coverage and Affordability with Wellcare Medicare Advantage

With predictable copays, prescription drug coverage and reduced out-of-pocket costs, Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans are designed to offer financial peace of mind while still delivering comprehensive care. Unlike Original Medicare, which may leave you responsible for higher deductibles or coinsurance and does not typically include prescription drug coverage or extra benefits, Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans bundle these essential services into one plan. For many members, this comprehensive approach not only simplifies healthcare management but also provides more value and support than Original Medicare alone.

Attend Our Exclusive Webinar for Moose Members

If you’re interested in learning more about how a Wellcare Medicare Advantage plan can work to support your unique healthcare needs, we invite you to join our upcoming webinar or sign up for the next one below.

Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

What You’ll Learn:

• The different parts of Medicare
• Different coverage options and eligibility
• How a Medicare Advantage plan can work for you
• At the end of the webinar, our team will help answer your questions so you can make the right coverage choice

Reserve your spot today!

Together, Wellcare and the Moose Fraternity are committed to helping members live healthier, happier lives.

If you have Medicare and Medicaid, limited income, recently lost employer coverage, are turning 65, or you just moved, you may be eligible for one of many qualifying events that allows you to enroll now.

Contact a Wellcare representative today to find out how a Medicare Advantage plan can work for you.

Call or visit our website:

866-227-0180 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 7 days a week

moose.wellcare.com

Benefits and allowance amounts vary by plan. Please call for more details. Wellcare is the Medicare brand for Centene Corporation, an HMO, PPO, PFFS, PDP plan with a Medicare contract and is an approved Part D Sponsor. Our D-SNP plans have a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal. Washington residents: “Wellcare” is issued by Coordinated Care of Washington, Inc. Washington residents: Health Net Life Insurance Company is contracted with Medicare for PPO plans. “Wellcare” is issued by Health Net Life Insurance Company. Washington residents: “Wellcare” is issued by WellCare Health Insurance Company of Washington, Inc. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-877-699-3552 (TTY: 711). There is no obligation to enroll. Louisiana D-SNP prospective enrollees: For detailed information about Louisiana Medicaid benefits, please visit the Medicaid website at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid or https://www.louisianahealthconnect.com. To request a written copy of our Medicaid
Provider Directory, please contact us. Notice: TennCare is not responsible for payment for these benefits, except for appropriate cost sharing amounts. TennCare is not responsible for guaranteeing the availability or quality of these benefits. Any benefits above and beyond traditional Medicare benefits are applicable to Wellcare Medicare Advantage only and do not indicate increased Medicaid benefits. Wellcare By Allwell (HMO and HMO SNP) includes products that are underwritten by Superior HealthPlan, Inc. Wellcare (HMO, HMO SNP, and PPO) includes products that are underwritten by WellCare of Texas, Inc., WellCare National Health Insurance Company, Superior HealthPlan, Inc., and SelectCare of Texas, Inc.

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Moose International is happy to announce a more user-friendly version of Moose magazine for mobile devices – perfect for members who are busy and on-the-go! The new and enhanced version features flowable text and adjustable font size so you no longer have to struggle to read stories from your phone or tablet! In addition, the contents view makes it easy to see all the stories/features at once so you can jump to your favorite section much faster, while still being able to see the traditional/page view if you desire. A tutorial is also offered to walk you through all the features/benefits of the new platform at the beginning. We hope you enjoy this new enhanced version of Moose magazine, making it easier for those of you on the go to stay connected! Check it out for yourself!

After an emotional week with the unexpected death of long-time Cup Series driver Kyle Busch, Moose Fraternity NASCAR driver Ross Chastain went out in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and won the race. He drove through a succession of challenges — including a patch of oil and a brush with the outside wall — to win Saturday night’s rain-shortened Charbroil 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following the race, Ross paid tribute to Kyle Busch with his signature bow after the victory. The next day, in the Cup Series Coca-Cola 600, Chastain was poised to have a solid run, but contact from Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on lap 319, sent him into the wall and ended his night prematurely with a 35th-place result.

“I’m not really sure what happened. We were on the straightaway and the last I saw in my camera was that the No. 47 (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) had a run. He went to go to the inside of me and hit me in the back bumper. It turned me right into the wall and then I hit the ROVAL chicane wall, which is the worst thing you could hit. Just an unfortunate way to end the night in our No. 1 Chevrolet.” – Ross Chastain

Chastain next races in the Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville, Tennessee where he finished just outside the top ten in 2025. Ross and the No. 1 Chevrolet team hope to improve on that performance this Sunday night at Trackhouse’s home track.

Members looking to cheer Ross on at the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway can watch the race on Sunday, May 31^st  starting at 7:00pm ET on Prime Video.

Members looking to take advantage of the early bird rates for the International Moose Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma should register soon, as the cut-off date for pre-registration is approaching – Friday, May 29^th, 2026. All registrations after that date will need to be made on-site in OKC at increased rates. This year’s convention features a packed schedule of general sessions, workshops and a popular 25 Club/Moose Fun Night show featuring award-winning country artist Chris Janson.

For more information and to register today, click here!

The Moose Fraternity ended the recent fiscal year (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026) with 959,055 lodge members, marking the fifth consecutive year of membership growth. Membership improved by an astounding 46,654 members from the end of last year (912,401 members) and the momentum keeps building.

“For a fifth year in a row, we are thrilled to share that the Moose Fraternity has reached another incredible milestone in our continued growth and strength. During this past campaign year, ending April 30th, we achieved an outstanding gain of 46,654 active members! This remarkable surge brings our total active membership to an impressive 959,055 strong. Such growth is a testament to the dedication, passion, and community spirit shared by our members across the Fraternity. Together, we are building an even brighter future and truly growing to serve,” shared Moose International CEO Scott Hart.

He encourages everyone not to rest on their laurels and to keep working hard to move the Fraternity even closer to the 1M member mark in the coming year.

The International Moose Convention is approaching quickly. There will be two Heart of the Community initiatives planned for OKC: donations of money and needed items to the OK Kids Korral, founded by The Toby Keith Foundation and a blood drive in support of the local community.

The OK Kids Korral helps make life a little easier for children with cancer by providing a safe, convenient, and hopeful place for families to connect with each other and focus on the well-being of their child. OK Kids Korral provides daytime and overnight lodging for pediatric patients and their families. The state of the art facilities at OK Kids Korral are designed to create a relaxing haven for the entire family.

The Moose HOC Committee will be taking donations at their booth near the registration area in the convention center. All checks should be made out to OK Kids Korral and wish list items (see attached list) may also be dropped off at the booth.

The blood drive will occur on Thursday, July 2^nd in the convention center. Additional details will be available later on the Moose International website in the convention section and in Official Communications closer to the event.

Please try and give to either the OK Kids Korral or at the Blood Drive. Let’s show the people of Oklahoma what Moose members do to be the Heart of the Community!

Members are proud of their years of service with the Moose but sometimes lose those years due to clerical errors. Members who are close to their expiration date need to pay dues at their current lodge prior to requesting a transfer. If not, they are frequently entered into LCL as a new member and lose their original enrollment date. Lodge officers should provide guidance to members on transfers as well as reinstating vs re-enrolling.  Additional information regarding this can be found on our website in the Membership area. The General Laws also outline the transfer process.

The Grand Council recently approved the 2025-26 Grand Regent’s Project in honor of Dawn Gark. The Women of the Moose have committed $150,000 to Chancellor Hall at Moosehaven for new furniture. Chancellor Hall is home to our residents who live independently but need a bit of assistance in some daily activities. The current furniture is dated and has been dinged, dented and scratched by the impact of walkers, rollators, and other mobility devices over the years. In keeping up with the modern revitalization of our campus, and for the comfort and enjoyment of our residents, the Women of the Moose will help make the rooms and common areas in Chancellor Hall more comfortable and visually appealing. The ongoing generosity of our members and Chapters will make this goal a reality. Our Moosehaven residents are excited about this upgrade and are deeply thankful for our commitment of care in making their rooms feel like home.

Checks can be made payable to Moose Charities, earmarked 2025-26 Grand Regent’s Project. Individual member donations will be applied to League of Guardians giving totals and should include the member’s Moose ID number.

Donations can be mailed to:

Moose Charities
155 S. International Drive
Mooseheart, IL 60539-1100.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Chapter Advocate, any member of the WOTM Grand Council or Higher Degrees Board or our office.