Florida Blue Provides $100 Million in Health Care Cost Relief to Members
Posted on May 12th 2020 by Florida Blue
Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, today announced additional actions being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support: Premium Payment Period Extended: In April, Florida Blue announced it was extending the premium due date through May for customers who needed extra time to pay premiums as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis and would otherwise have been subject to termination of coverage. The time available to pay has been extended another month through the end of...
Throughout the GuideWell enterprise, there are many nurses in many different roles. National Nurses Week, which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of nursing founder Florence Nightingale, is an exciting opportunity for our company to recognize the significant contributions of nurses in our organization. Recently, we caught up with a few nurses to hear more about how nursing has had an impact on their lives, especially during COVID-19. Kirsten Baker, RN, BSN, MBA, CHC |...
So what do you do if you want to keep up an exercise routine but you can’t go to the gym? And if it’s getting too hot to take walks in the middle of the day? Luckily, SilverSneakers® has an answer. All our Medicare Advantage plans include membership in SilverSneakers. Typically, that means you get access to thousands of gyms across the country at no extra cost to you. But when you need to social distance and heading to the Y isn’t an option, SilverSneakers also offers SilverSneakers On Demand...
Coronavirus update: Florida Blue Increasing Access to Health Care Services for Medicare Members to Aid in Treatment
Posted on May 10th 2020 by Florida Blue
This information is for Florida Blue Medicare members. Click here to get COVID-19 information for other Florida Blue members. Your health and the health of the communities we serve is our top priority. As we adjust our lives in these times, please know we are here to help you find the care you need. The list of COVID-19 symptoms to be aware of has grown over time. They include mild to severe respiratory symptoms, including a cough and difficulty breathing, as well as a fever, diarrhea, chills,...
Transitioning from hospital to home can be challenging, especially during a health crisis. Use these tips to help you stay at home and out of the hospital. There’s a lot of uncertainty and change right now because of the coronavirus spread. With hospitals seeing increasing numbers of patients due to COVID-19, it's more important than ever that you stay home and stay safe. This is especially true if you've recently been in the hospital. While follow-up care may require you to go back, it’s...
Taking care of a loved one with special health needs was a tough job before the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re a caregiver, you may feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and isolated as you try to take care of yourself, your family and the loved one who depends on you. You aren’t alone. In fact, as the coronavirus spreads, the number of people caring for sick loved ones at home will likely grow, according to Archangels, an organization dedicated to helping caregivers. Feeling stressed or...
Technology can seem like it’s moving at lightning speed. New smartphones, constantly updated apps, wireless everything. It’s almost impossible to keep up. And for some, it can feel daunting. But it also can be a valuable asset and a learnable skill. Whether you want to log in to your My Health Link account, video chat with your grandkids or complete an online workout, here are some resources to help you become more tech-savvy. TechBoomers : TechBoomers (techboomers.com) is a website that helps...
Coronavirus Update: Florida Blue Increasing Access to Health Care Services for Members to Aid in Treatment
Posted on May 6th 2020 by Florida Blue
Your health and the health of the communities we serve is our top priority. As we all adjust our lives in these rapidly changing times, please know our team is here to help you get through the hectic pace and help you find the care you need. The list of COVID-19 symptoms to be aware of has grown over time. They include mild to severe respiratory symptoms, including a cough and difficulty breathing, as well as a fever, diarrhea, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore...
Working from Home Doesn’t Slow Impact of Florida Blue Center Teams
Posted on May 2nd 2020 by Marilyn Young
Irene Seidt hadn’t heard from one of her elderly diabetic patients in a while, so she reached out to check on him. Seidt wanted to tell him that she and others in the Florida Blue Centers were working from their homes due to COVID-19 concerns. She wanted to see if he was taking the precautions they had talked about. And she wanted him to know that although his wife passed away last year, he was not alone. The 87-year-old man couldn’t believe Seidt had taken the time to reach out. That a nurse...
Marilyn Young
Marilyn Young spent more than 30 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining Florida Blue.
Chances are you probably knew your body would change as you age. Your vision changes. Your hearing changes and we often move a little slower as time goes on. But did you know your body’s response to heat changes as you age, too? Adults over 65 face more health risks when they’re out in the heat or when there is a big temperature change. That’s why it’s so important to take precautions when you venture out on a hot day. With another Florida summer upon us and with more people going outside for...