Finding Support in Stressful Times
Stress can negatively affect our health. Especially during times like these, it’s important to make use of the support that is available to you.
Coping During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic poses many challenges to our mental health. It’s added a variety of stressors and worries well beyond we might feel on a normal day.
What is a Formulary?
A formulary is just a list of prescription drugs that your health insurance plan gives you coverage (i.e., helps you pay) for. Your health plan’s formulary will list the names of the drugs, along with how much or what kind of coverage your health plan provides for it.
Take Time to Thank a Nurse
The World Health Organization has declared 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife. To help celebrate, we’d like you to tell us about a nurse or midwife who has helped you with your health or pregnancy.
The Importance of Organ Donation
Organ and tissue donation is more important than many of us realize. Committing to be an organ donor is a generous decision that gives thousands of people each year a renewed chance at living full and active lives.
Authorizations and Prior Authorizations
One of the words you’re likely to come across with your health insurance plan is “authorization”. You might see it a lot, so it’s important to understand what it means.
Raising Awareness About Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (often called “TB”) is an infectious disease that has been around for centuries. The cause of the disease – Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria – was discovered in 1882, and antibiotics able to cure tuberculosis were developed in the 1940s.
What are HMOs and PPOs?
There are a number of different health insurance plans out there to choose from. You may have noticed that most of them fall into one of two kinds: “HMO” and “PPO”.
Raising Awareness About Colon Cancer
March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, making it a good opportunity to understand what colon cancer is. Approximately one in 23 people is at risk for developing this cancer.
COVID-19 Member Resources
People are understandably worried concerning all the news about coronavirus. What is coronavirus, and what does it mean for Virginians?
