• Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

    Depression and Anxiety: Different and Similar

    One in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health issue. You likely know people who experience depression or anxiety. Some people have both. They are different health problems, but share some of the same warning signs. Help is available for both…
  • Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

    Survey Says: We Want to Hear from You

    As a Medicare Advantage member, we may ask you to participate in the Health Outcomes Survey (HOS). Your survey answers help us better understand and address your health needs. Participants must be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or a Prescription…
  • Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

    Conceptos básicos sobre el seguro médico: gasto máximo de bolsillo

    Sabemos que la terminología sobre la atención médica puede causar confusión. Un término que seguramente encontrarás es el de "gasto máximo de bolsillo". ¿Qué significa esto? ¿Cómo te afecta a ti y a tu familia? ¿Cómo influye a tu elección de cobertura…
  • Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital

    Cómo utilizar tu tarjeta de asegurado digital

    Un dispositivo que anteriormente solo se utilizaba para hacer llamadas ahora puede guardar de forma segura algunos de tus datos más importantes. Desde tu teléfono móvil, tienes a la mano fotos de tu familia y amigos, métodos de pago sin contacto y, ahora…
  • Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    Good Gum Care May Help Manage Diabetes

    If you have diabetes, even your mouth is affected. Regular dental care and managing your blood sugar level go hand in hand to keep both your body and mouth healthy. Gum Disease and Blood Sugar Levels Gum disease — also called periodontal disease …
  • How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    How to Choose Health Care Coverage

    This article is intended for members enrolled in an individual health insurance plan. As you prepare to buy coverage, there is some important information you can gather to help decide what plan is best for you and your family. Who Do You See? Use…
  • Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

    Compassionate Management: Nice Guys Finish First

    They are questions parents and managers often ask. Is it better to be nice so people like you? Or does tough-love get more results? Are people more responsive when you demand respect and hard work? Most people think it’s better to be tough. After all…
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    Annual Wellness Checklist

    Wellness begins with understanding. This checklist helps you have a clearer picture of your health. It also starts the conversation with your doctor on any changes you might need, whether it’s around exercise, diet, adjusting your medications or simply…
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  • Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    Live Longer: Many Heart Attacks and Strokes Can Be Prevented

    Heart disease and stroke are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year, about 1.5 million Americans suffer a heart attack or stroke. More than 700,000 of…
  • Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    Proper Oral Care for You and Your Baby

    Pregnancy and welcoming a newborn baby can be an exciting time. It’s easy to be busy making plans and preparations, but one aspect of your health not always discussed during this time is making sure you keep up with good dental care. Good dental care…
  • Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

    Don't Let the Seasonal Flu Get You

    Getting a flu shot can help you stay healthy. Flu season usually starts in October and peaks between December and February. As many have learned, it can linger through the spring. If you didn't get a flu shot before the start of the season, ask your…
  • Compara los costos de la atención médica

    Compara los costos de la atención médica

    Muchos de nosotros comparamos precios antes de comprar un producto o servicio para asegurarnos de tomar una decisión informada. Pero puede que no pensemos en comparar precios en lo que se refiere a nuestros servicios médicos. Y esa es una oportunidad…
  • Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    Colabora con tu médico para asegurarte de que tu atención médica esté incluida

    Mantenerte saludable es más fácil cuando entiendes los detalles de tu cobertura médica. Algunos tipos de atención médica y tratamiento requieren aprobación antes de recibir el servicio. A esto se le llama autorización previa. Con una autorización previa…
  • ¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

    ¿Estás embarazada? Consulta la siguiente lista de tareas para la maternidad

    ¿Estás esperando un bebé? ¡Felicidades! Probablemente tienes muchas cosas en la mente y una lista de tareas pendientes. Por ejemplo, elegir el nombre del bebé y preparar su habitación son probablemente dos de esas tareas. Pero hay otras cosas que debes…
  • What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    What Is Coordination of Benefits?

    When you need care and are on two different health insurance plans, your insurers will coordinate your benefits (COB). This helps you get maximum coverage when you need it. If you’re covered by two different health plans, your provider may file the…
  • Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    Think You May Be Depressed? A Screening Can Help

    If you feel down for weeks or longer, and it keeps you from doing your normal, everyday activities, it could be depression. You don’t have to just accept feeling that way. There are steps you can take that may help. What Is Depression? Depression…
  • Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    Mantén tu tarjeta de asegurado a la mano

    La tarjeta de asegurado puede parecer un pedazo de plástico insignificante en tu cartera hasta que la necesitas. También la puedes encontrar en una aplicación en tu teléfono. De cualquier manera, tu tarjeta de asegurado es muy importante. ¿Qué más te…
  • Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

    Breast Cancer Complementary Therapies Help Boost Treatment

    Women with breast cancer often have choices for medical treatment. If you're fighting breast cancer, your doctor will make a treatment plan. It might involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy. Along with questions about traditional treatments…
  • Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

    Cómo verificar su cobertura para medicamentos

    Cuando el médico le receta un medicamento, lo primero que puede pensar es: “¿cuánto me costará?”. Es importante saberlo y hay varias maneras de averiguarlo. Puede averiguarlo en el consultorio de su médico, pero son tantos los medicamentos y las coberturas…
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    Preventive Care Services

    Take Advantage of Preventive Services Preventive check-ups and screenings can help find signs of health problems early, when they’re easier to prevent or treat . Your health plan covers some screenings and services with no out-of-pocket costs like copays…
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