| Health Observance |
November is Diabetes Education Month
Join the American Diabetes Association in a national movement to Stop DiabetesSM. November is American Diabetes Month ®-a time to shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputation. |
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Great American Smokeout® November 19, 2009 |
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The American Cancer Society holds the Great American Smokeout® every year on the third Thursday in November. This year the Great American Smokeout® will take place on November 19, 2009. The purpose of the event is to set aside a day to help smokers quit smoking and using tobacco products, for at least one day, with the hope that they will quit completely.
Not only does the event challenge people to stop using tobacco, but, it also helps to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and highlights the many effective ways available to quit smoking permanently. |
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State Health Plan to Participate in the 2009 Wellness Expo for State Employees |
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The State Health Plan will participate in the 2009 Wellness Expo for North Carolina State Employees. The event, which is free of charge, is open to all current and retired state employees. The Wellness Expo will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The State Health Plan and over 90 other vendors will provide information on wellness, health care, fitness, nutrition and personal health programs. We look forward to seeing you there. |
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| CWI Tools and Resources |
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 The State Health Plan is exploring ways to assist you with wellness programs that encourage healthy behaviors. As part of the Comprehensive Wellness Initiative (CWI), the Plan will offer a variety of enhanced tools and resources to support your tobacco cessation and weight management efforts. |
| Member Tip of the Month |
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 Outpatient Diagnostic Services
Many State Health Plan members receive outpatient diagnostic services including routine lab tests, mammograms, x-rays, ultrasounds, EEGs, EKGs, CT scans, MRIs, MRAs and PET scans. Do you know how these services are covered at in-network facilities? |
| The Comprehensive Wellness Initiative and HIPAA |
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State Health Plan members recently received notification of a "HIPAA Waiver" in the announcement of the Comprehensive Wellness Initiative. In order to implement a state-mandated wellness initiative (called the Comprehensive Wellness Initiative), North Carolina, like other states with similar programs, has chosen to seek a health status exemption, as allowed under HIPAA Title I for self-funded plans. It is called a HIPAA waiver and it permits the State Health Plan to focus on smoking/tobacco cessation and obesity programs. Click here to read more. |
| 2010 Preferred Drug List and PharmacyWise Newsletter |
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 Look for the 2010 Preferred Drug List (PDL) and Pharmacy Wise, the State Health Plan's yearly pharmacy newsletter. Both publications will be mailed to members in late November. The Preferred Drug List includes commonly prescribed brand name and generic medications and lists the copay amounts for each. It is designed to help you better understand your choices and make informed decisions regarding your medications. The PDL is updated on a quarterly basis. To view a complete, up-to-date Preferred Drug List at any time, visit the State Health Plan Web site at www.shpnc.org/preferred-drug-list.html. You may also call Medco Member Services at 1-800-336-5933 for specific questions regarding the Preferred Drug List. Always take the Preferred Drug List with you when visiting your provider. Pharmacy Wise provides valuable pharmacy benefit information and cost-saving tips. It also highlights the tools and resources available to support the Comprehensive Wellness Initiative. |
| Worried Holiday Weight Gain Will Weigh You Down? |
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Join the Holiday Challenge to get free weekly  e-newsletters that will help you maintain your weight during the holidays. In this newsletter you will find healthy recipes, tips and information to help you successfully navigate the holiday season. You don't have to do it alone. Stay motivated and support one another--follow along with other participants just like you on the Holiday Challenge Blog and share your strategies on their Facebook page. The Holiday Challenge runs from November 23 through December 31. Click here for more information. |
| New Online Wellness Programs |
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 Starting December 1, NC Health Smart members will have access to new Healthy Conversations online programs through the Personal Health Portal. These interactive online programs will take the place of the HealthMedia ® online programs. If members are currently participating in one or more of the HealthMedia ® programs, they will need to print off and save their personalized action plan. These plans will no longer be available starting December 1.
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