Keeping a Healthy Heart
Can you recognize the signs of heart disease? And do you know what you can do to decrease your chances of having a heart attack?
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.
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Know Where to Go
There are a few factors to consider when deciding where to go for care, whether it’s a doctor’s office, walk-in clinic, urgent care, or the ER. Before you’re in a situation where you need to make this decision, it’s important to know your choices for care.
How to Get a New Member ID Card
Your Virginia Premier member ID card is an important part of your health care. It’s what lets doctors, hospitals and other providers know Virginia Premier is going to cover the services you get.
Understanding Deductibles, Coinsurance and Copays
When it comes to health insurance, there’s a lot of unfamiliar vocabulary. What do words like copay, coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximum mean?
What You Need to Know About Medicare Before You Turn 65
For many, turning 65 is synonymous with Medicare – and for good reason. This is the age when most people start to receive their Medicare benefits.
How to Read an Explanation of Benefits
What is an explanation of benefits? Every once in a while, you’ll get an Explanation of Benefits, also known as an “EOB” from your health insurer. What is it? What is it trying to tell you? Is it a bill? No, it’s not a bill, but it does have useful information.
What is Health Insurance and Why is it Important?
No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point. Health insurance covers these costs and offers many other important benefits.
National Prescription Take Back Day
Twice a year, the Drug Enforcement Administration holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At selected locations, unwanted, unused or expired medications will be safely and anonymously collected.
Member Story: Celestine
For Celestine Young, being a Virginia Premier member feels like being part of a family rather than a health insurance company.
