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Review the Fall 2012 HealthConnect Newsletter for information about: The New WellPATH – Employee Wellness Program Healthy Happenings Wellness Seminars Becoming a Wellness Champion FREE Flu Shot Clinics Wellness Spotlight: Breast Cancer

“Wellness” is a word people use frequently these days. But what does it really mean, especially when “wellness” is mentioned in the context of healthcare benefits? There are plenty of definitions of “wellness.” The American Chiropractic Association defines wellness as “an active process that promotes health and enhances quality of life.” A physician’s association called …

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Want to be more involved in managing your own health? You’re not alone, according to the results of a recent survey of participants in the Fresno Unified School District’s health plan. Conducted earlier this year, the survey revealed that a majority of plan participants surveyed maintain at least some level of physical activity, but are …

Wellness survey: Most FUSD plan participants looking to take charge of their health Read More »

For a number of JHMB health plan participants, “coinsurance” may be an unfamiliar term. Defined simply, “coinsurance” refers to splitting the cost of a covered item with your health plan. For example, the FUSD’s Standard Plan covers in-network care with a 90/10 coinsurance, which means the plan pays 90 percent while the plan participant remains …

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You’re likely to see a lot of pink ribbons in October. Pink ribbons are the symbol of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, promoting awareness and offering support and encouragement for more than a quarter century to those affected by breast cancer. With October here, please consider whether it might be appropriate to do more for …

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A few months back, HealthConnect described the challenges involved in providing and managing quality health care benefits for the nearly 25,000 people who participate in the JHMB’s benefits plan. And while the plan is performing admirably, budgetary pressures and other factors are continuing to create a challenging environment for the FUSD and its plan participants. …

Plan Snapshot: Pressures on health benefits budget continue Read More »