Archives: November 2019
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Don’t miss deadline to get right plan for you
Posted on Nov 25th 2019 by Florida Blue
Time is running out is to renew or buy your Affordable Health Care plan (also known as Obamacare) during the annual Open Enrollment Period. If you are good with the plan you have, then you’re set for 2020. If you have changes in your life’s circumstances, you may want to look at some of our other plan options. But hurry, Dec. 15 is the last day this year to buy plans on the Health Insur [...]
Looking For Fun Weekend Plans? We Got You Covered
Posted on Nov 22nd 2019 by Florida Blue
Cooler temperatures are expected all weekend long and with Thanksgiving approaching, you may have friends or family arriving from out of town to gather. If you're looking for some family-friendly events to get everyone together, we've got you covered! You can meet the team at your local mall. We are #WhereYouAre [...]
Let Better You Strides Guide You to a Healthier Life
Posted on Nov 22nd 2019 by Florida Blue
Learning to build healthy habits can be difficult, especially when you’re trying to do it alone. Now you don’t have to. Our new Better You Strides online wellness program has self-guided interactive activities to lead you down a path to healthier habits. Ones that can help make 2020 a great year. [...]
Lyft program can help you get to doctor’s visits
Posted on Nov 20th 2019 by Florida Blue
Access to transportation isn’t a given for millions of people, even when it comes to something as critical as getting to a doctor’s office. In fact, the American Hospital Association says 3.6 million people in the United States miss medical appointments each year because of a lack of consistent access to transportation. Recognizing this as a barrier to getting proper care, Florida Blue [...]
Our Intuitive Premium and Plan Compare Tool Helps You Make Informed Choices
Posted on Nov 11th 2019 by Florida Blue
Choosing the right insurance plan should be a thoughtful and informed decision without having to go through a cumbersome and clumsy process. That’s what makes our intuitive Premium and Plan Compare tool so valuable. Members who buy individual or family plans on their own can quickly see how key factors in their current plan—such as premium, benefits and potential tax credits—compare to [...]
What CMS Star Ratings Mean to You
Posted on Nov 7th 2019 by Florida Blue
Making sure people with Medicare receive safe, quality care is one of the main goals of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It’s our goal, too. You deserve a Medicare health plan that works hard to help you manage your health and get the care you need. [...]
Florida Blue and Lyft Team Up to Offer Rides to Doctor’s Appointments
Posted on Nov 4th 2019 by Florida Blue
Florida Blue is working with Lyft, a transportation network, to offer Florida Blue members with Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual plans Lyft rides to their doctor’s visits. Having access to reliable transportation for medical appointments is a significant issue for health care consumers across the nation. In fact, millions of Americans miss medical appointments each year due to lack [...]
The Florida Blue Florida Classic – It’s More Than a Rivalry
Posted on Nov 2nd 2019 by Latondra Steele
This weekend, tens of thousands of people will descend upon Orlando. To visit Disney World? Nope. (Sorry, Mickey!) They’re here for the 40th Florida Blue Florida Classic. This historic rivalry between two of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) and the Rattlers of Florida A&M University (FAMU), draws al [...]