CommonHealth

October 15th, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – MEC 501

Flu shots for employees, retirees and family members will again be provided by Mount Rogers Health District (MRHD). The cost of the flu shot this year is $25 and MRHD will file the claim with Anthem for employees who have insurance coverage. They have stated that they plan to accept the amount paid by Anthem under our wellness benefit and do not plan to balance bill. If you do not have insurance coverage, you may still participate and pay MRHD for the flu shot that day.

Please preregister with Debbie Hale so that she can send you information about the flu shot and the MRHD form that each person will need to fill out to receive the immunization. Please bring the completed form and a copy (front and back) of your insurance card with you on the 15th.

Flu Shots	October 15th, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – MEC 501 Flu shots for employees, retirees and family members will again be provided by Mount Rogers Health District (MRHD). The cost of the flu shot this year is $25 and MRHD will file the claim with Anthem for employees who have insurance coverage. They have stated that they plan to accept the amount paid by Anthem under our wellness benefit and do not plan to balance bill. If you do not have insurance coverage, you may still participate and pay MRHD for the flu shot that day. Please preregister with Debbie Hale so that she can send you information about the flu shot and the MRHD form that each person will need to fill out to receive the immunization. Please bring the completed form and a copy (front and back) of your insurance card with you on the 15th.
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Future Moms	Expecting? One of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby is to enroll in Future Moms. This prenatal program is available at no cost to you, your spouse or your eligible dependents covered in a state health benefits plan. Future Moms is designed to help women have healthy pregnancies and to reduce the chances of premature birth. Enroll within the first three months of pregnancy to get the most out of the program. Just call 1-800-828-5891, and look what you’ll receive. Unlimited access to a registered nurse with expertise in prenatal and postnatal care. Call any time, day or night. A prenatal package with pregnancy and childcare information. Postpartum support and guidance in areas like breastfeeding and depression.
Quit for Life	CommonHealth’s Quit for Life program is provided at no cost to employees, spouses and dependents over age 18 who are eligible to participate in the state health benefits program. Once you call 1-866-784-8454 to enroll, you will be assigned a Quit Coach who will work with you to create a personal quitting plan, which may include nicotine replacement patches, gum or covered smoking cessation drugs. Your Quit Coach can help you decide if one of these products will work for you. Once you decide you want to quit, call the Quit For Life toll-free number at 1-866-784-8454!
Weight Watchers	The Commonwealth of Virginia is offering Weight Watchers at special pricing to state employees, spouses and adult dependents. Weight Watchers is a pilot program for eligible participants through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, the medical plan administrator for the state health benefits program. Visit Weight Watchers on the CommonHealth website for information on the four program options, special offerings and how to join. Employees eligible for the health benefits program may also be reimbursed for half the cost of services, once they have completed program requirements.