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Tips to Make Your Holiday Celebration Healthier
Posted on Nov 29th 2020 by Florida Blue
The cascade of holidays at the end of the year sometimes make it hard to finish the year on a healthy note, with so many parties, celebrations and delicious food. If you make it through Thanksgiving without an extra pound or two, that’s a good start. But the month or so that follows can test your willpower and your waistline. The annual holiday-palooza starts Dec. 10, with the first day [...]

Why #FloridaGives
Posted on Nov 28th 2020 by Sharon LaSure-Roy
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Recently, I had a chance to speak with Susan Towler, Vice President, Florida Blue Foundation and the Executive Director, Corporate Social Responsibility for Florida Blue, to chat about the work of the Foundation, the importance of Giving Tuesday and the #FloridaGives community campaign. &nbs [...]

CDC Recommends Staying Home This Thanksgiving
Posted on Nov 24th 2020 by Florida Blue
You know that close talker who always seems to corner you at large family gatherings? Or that goofy uncle you only see during the holidays who tells the same stories every year? You should be safe from both of those this year if you follow safety guidelines for holiday celebrations. The Centers for Disea [...]
Don’t Become a Real-Life Home Alone Character - Stay Safe This Holiday Season
Posted on Nov 22nd 2020 by Florida Blue
We’ve all seen the slapstick scenes in Home Alone, when Kevin McCallister fights off bad guys using a series [...]

Five Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes from Chef DeJuan
Posted on Nov 21st 2020 by Chef DeJuan
Even though it may look a little different this year, Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and comfort food. It is one of my favorite holidays of the year and I wanted to share a few of my favorite holiday dishes. They include a sweet and spicy berry chutney you can serve with your turkey [...]

Trust Issues Linked to Fewer Black People Getting Flu Shots
Posted on Nov 18th 2020 by Marilyn Young
For decades, Black people have been less likely to get a flu shot than those from many other races. And the percentages in Florida are among the lowest in the country. The Center for Disease Control and Prev [...]

New payment options for Medicare members
Posted on Nov 12th 2020 by Florida Blue
One size doesn’t fit all. That statement couldn’t be more truer especially when it comes to your health care coverage. That’s why we’ve given you more options for how to pay your monthly plan premium. It’s convenient, secure and easy to set-up. Medicare Advantage members can now make premium payments online using a credit card. You can also enter your email address when yo [...]

Get Ready to Enroll in Medicare
Posted on Nov 10th 2020 by Florida Blue
Turning 65 is a milestone birthday that sets the stage for important life-changing events, such as enrolling in Medicare. Understanding your options and available Medicare health plans will help you make the right choice to protect your health now and later. [...]

Affordable myBlue Plan Expanding to More Counties
Posted on Nov 10th 2020 by Florida Blue
In a world with so much uncertainty, having affordable health care coverage gives you peace of mind, knowing you and your family will be covered for the care you need, including emergencies. There are several levels of plans to choose from for myBlue, an HMO health plan that has our lowest premiums. Most having a $0 to low-cost copay when you see an in-network primary care doctor. And, [...]

Value of Virtual Care Will Remain After COVID-19
Posted on Nov 6th 2020 by Florida Blue
From live video and audio to instant messaging, there are now more ways than ever for you to communicate with your doctors when an in-person visit isn’t possible or necessary. Many Florida Blue providers are offering virtual care to their patients. Check with your doctor to see if that’s an option. And most members who purchased an individual or family plan on their own and many [...]