• Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    Domestic Violence: Would You Know What to Do?

    You may recall your doctor asking during a regular checkup if you are experiencing any form of domestic violence. Screening for domestic violence is standard practice in preventive health exams. This question may be startling or foreign for some. But…
  • Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Poor Hearing and Falls are Connected in Seniors

    Hearing loss can cause many day-to-day challenges. You may have trouble hearing people around the dinner table or in a busy restaurant. You may worry about not hearing the phone or doorbell. Hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Studies show hearing…

  • How do I file a complaint?

    I have been on the phone with member services and the pre-authorization department for a total of 12 hours over the past week. There were so many things wrong with the service I recieved I hardly know where to start. I am no longer looking for a solution…
  • Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    Before the Fall: Take These Steps to Stay Safe

    You’ve heard the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It may not apply to everything, but when it comes to avoiding a fall, a little prevention goes a long way. Each year, more than one in four people over the age 65 takes…
  • Medicare Questions

    Medicare Questions

    If you have questions about Medicare, you’re in good company. Medicare can be confusing. There are a lot of choices and a lot of rules surrounding the government health plan for U.S. citizens age 65 and older. Medicare also offers health coverage for…
  • 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…
  • Protect Those Pretty Peepers

    Protect Those Pretty Peepers

    Our eyes are a vital part of our health, but it’s easy to take them for granted. It’s important to make sure you keep them healthy. Here’s how you can keep your eyes healthy and injury-free. Have a yearly comprehensive dilated eye exam: If your vision…
  • 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…
  • PDF

    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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  • What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines

    What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines

    Millions of people in the United States have been vaccinated. That number grows every day. We can all breathe a sigh of relief, right? Not so fast. The vaccine story isn’t simple – at least not for coronavirus. And that’s because viruses can have variants…

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