| Compound Drug Copays Change Effective July 1, 2011 |
Effective July 1, 2011, the member copay for all prescription compounded drugs will be the lesser of the preferred brand drug copay or the actual cost of the prescription compounded drug. |
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Follow-up Enrollment Update |
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The State Health Plan is conducting a Follow-up Enrollment in July!
Health benefits for teachers and state employees are determined by the North Carolina General Assembly. Senate Bill 323 became law May 23 and House Bill 578 was signed into law by Governor Perdue May 26, making changes to premiums, copays and deductibles that will become effective on September 1, 2011.
Since these changes affect your out-of-pocket costs, a Follow-up Enrollment will be offered and will take place July 18 - 29, 2011. During this period, members will have the opportunity to change their plan elections and add eligible dependents. To learn more about the changes taking effect on September 1, click here.
Members can expect to receive additional information on how to take advantage of this special Follow-up Enrollment period in the next few weeks. |
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New Look for Your State Health Plan ID Card | |
The State Health Plan has made some changes to your identification card. Effective July 1, the name of your employing agency will now be listed on your ID card. You will see it displayed in the upper right hand corner of your card, above your group number. If you are retired, you will see State Retirement System noted. At the bottom of your card, you will see the plan you chose to enroll in - Standard or Basic. Be sure to check your ID cards when you receive them for the new Plan year starting July 1. |
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Practicing Wellness at Work | |
 Make the most of your time at work! We all spend much of our week in the office or out in the field doing great work for the state of North Carolina. But often, we overlook the fact that most of our time spent awake is engaged with our job. Why not take advantage of this opportunity and start a worksite wellness routine for you and your colleagues?
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Pharmacy Prior Authorization Program Changes for July 2011 |
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 The State Health Plan continuously monitors and updates programs to ensure appropriate medication utilization, address safety concerns and avoid any potential misuse. Xyrem® and sedative hypnotics are being added to the list of drugs requiring prior authorization in July.
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Start Your Summer Healthy with Professional Wellness, Men's Health | |
 June is Professional Wellness Month, a perfect time to review your worksite routines and look for ways to make them as healthy as possible.
In this edition of Member Focus, you'll find some tips on promoting and practicing worksite wellness - and ways to promote men's health, also highlighted as a June health observance. Even small changes to your routine can reap big results for your good health. The Plan seeks to help employees explore and adopt healthier lifestyle habits, including healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco cessation and stress management.
Click here for full article. |
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Jones County: A Little Place with a Lot of H.E.A.R.T.S. |
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A little can go a long way - just ask Jones County. Jones County is North Carolina's fifth-smallest county in population, with three towns, six schools, two grocery stores, and no hospital. So when the school nursing staff saw a need to promote employee wellness, they had no choice but to take matters into their own hands. Beginning in 2007, the local school district and health department partnered together to address employee health and wellness through an employee wellness program. The school health advisory council supported the idea and, with the health department, formed a team to develop and implement a program call H.E.A.R.T.S., for Healthy Enthusiastic Active Responsible Teachers and Staff. The program provides worksite wellness resources to teachers and staff of Jones County Schools. Click here for full article. |
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