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February is Black History Month
Want to learn more about why we observe Black History Month? Looking for ways to participate? Here are three ideas.
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Look for prayer services, special meals and huddles this month as Bon Secours celebrates Black History.
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Going Red for Hearts
Francine Barr, CEO of St. Mary's Hospital, and one of our youngest patients, wear red in support of healthy hearts this month. The Richmond Times-Dispatch also featured a few of our beautiful red-hatted Bon Secours babies on its cover last week.
Maryview Medical Center's Family Birth Center received hats from the American Heart Association for its newborns to wear.
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 Virtual Medical Visits Available for Bon Secours Employees and Dependents Treating a fever, cough, sinus infection, sprains and strains, and more just got easier for Bon Secours employees. Convenient virtual 24/7 medical visits are now as close as your phone, tablet or personal computer with the new Bon Secours 24/7 app. And, if you are covered by a Bon Secours Medical Plan, your copay for a 24/7 virtual visit is just $5.
To begin the enrollment process or download the app, go to Bonsecours247.org. For additional information about the enrollment process for Bon Secours employees, please click here.
Watch this entertaining new TV ad highlighting Bon Secours 24/7. The spot ran locally in Richmond during Super Bowl last week. NOTE: You'll need YouTube access to see the video. |
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Celebrate Your BF@W
Each year, our Bon Secours employee engagement survey asks employees to assess the statement: "I have a best friend at work," which means someone has your back. Studies show that employees with a best friend at work tend to be more focused, more passionate and more loyal to their organizations. They get sick less often, suffer fewer accidents, and change jobs less frequently. They even have more satisfied customers.
| We've had photo booths in our facilities this week. Look for photos of best friends at work coming in the next issue! |
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Let Us Hear From You
 Do you have a story idea for
Good News? We want your stories and photos. Please send to Dawn Trivette.
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What Are Your Kids Doing
for Spring Break?
Richmond-area school kids are off for spring break March 28--April 1. Help your child or grandchild enjoy this respite while they continue learning!
 Bon Secours Richmond Family Centers offer fun, safe ways for your school-age children to enjoy time with their peers in a theme-based, supervised environment. Contact the center nearest you now to reserve
your spot!
 | St. Mary's Family Center, 804-285-0444 | | Memorial Regional Family Center, 804-559-0647 | | St. Francis Family Center, 804-594-4990 |
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Need Help Preparing Taxes?  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited-English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older.
IRS volunteers will be working at sites across Virginia during tax season. See the IRS website for more information. |
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Health Insurance Information
Coming Soon
As part of the federal Affordable Care Act, large employers must send an annual statement about the health insurance that they offer. Bon Secours will provide this information on the IRS 1095-C form, which will be sent to employees by March 31. The new form relates to the federal requirement that all individuals have health insurance coverage, and will contain the following:
| Information about Bon Secours, you, and any dependents you covered under the Bon Secours Medical Plan. | | The months during the year when you and your dependents were eligible for coverage from Bon Secours. | | The cost of the lowest monthly premium you could have paid under the Bon Secours plan. |
While Bon Secours is required to send this form to all employees, it does not need to be filed as part of your taxes. Rather, the document should be kept with your other income tax documents, in the event the IRS wishes to determine whether you had health coverage offered to you. It can also be used to determine a dependent's eligibility to access the health care insurance exchange or a cost subsidy for health coverage.
Questions? Contact HROC at 855-336-7600.
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Medicaid Expansion Often Misunderstood, Says BSMG Executive
 Click here to read a column from the Richmond Times-Dispatch about Medicaid expansion in Virginia co-authored by Robert J. Fortini, vice president and chief clinical officer of Bon Secours Medical Group. "Opponents never stop spreading misinformation about health reform, especially when the General Assembly is in town," the column notes. "Luckily, facts are stubborn, and evidence is pouring in from other states to validate proponents' claims: Support for Medicaid expansion can be (and should be) bipartisan."
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What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads, including important information about screenings, and read more about topics including:
Read Richmond news releases and learn more about stories including:
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