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11/22/2023

Hey members, keep an eye on your mailbox over the next few days. Member ID cards for the upcoming plan year have started mailing.

07/18/2023

Medicare can be difficult to understand, but we're here to provide you with support. Join us for an upcoming Medicare Advantage Information Reception hosted by one of our local plan advisors. You'll learn the fundamentals, including the different parts of Medicare, when you become eligible, and what to consider before enrolling.

You'll also get an introduction to Saint Alphonsus Health Plan, a local Medicare Advantage plan. We'll provide a close look at the plans and benefits available in your area and explain what sets Saint Alphonsus Health Plan apart, helping you make an informed decision about your healthcare.

Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/medicare/find-a-seminar/ to find an upcoming seminar near you. Our licensed Medicare agent from Saint Alphonsus Health Plan will be present to answer questions and provide applications.

07/18/2023

UV Safety Awareness Month is in July. Sunlight is crucial for your body to produce vitamin D, but regardless of your skin tone, ultraviolet (UV) radiation can instantly harm your skin.

Here are ways to protect your skin:
🧴 Wearing sunscreen: Put on broad spectrum sunscreen that filters out both UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of 15 or higher before you go outside.
👒Wearing a hat: For the most protection, wear a hat that has a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck.
☀️Clothing: When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts, which can provide protection from UV rays.

04/11/2023

No matter where you are you can access the Idaho Veterans Guide and find community resources in your zip code to assist with food, housing, transportation, health, financial, social interaction, education, employment, and legal.
All services listed are free or low cost resources!

04/04/2023

Please be aware that there is a "New Medicare card" scam making the rounds.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to work for Medicare, the Social Security Administration, or your state’s Department of Insurance who says that you need a new Medicare card or that you need turn in your paper card for a plastic card — hang up the phone. This is a scam!

These callers are attempting to trick you into giving them personal or financial information that they can then exploit. Scammers are known to use things like Social Security Numbers or Medicare ID numbers to try to steal someone’s identity, open new credit cards or even take out loans in someone else’s name.

Here are a few things to keep in mind to help protect yourself from this and other forms of Medicare fraud:

1. 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀, such as the Social Security Administration, Medicare, or your state’s Department of Insurance, 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 to request personal or private information for you to get a new Medicare card.

2. 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 by telephone, email, text, or in person, such as door-to-door sales. This includes your Medicare, Social Security, bank account, and credit card numbers.

3. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 “𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆” 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to request a new card for you, and 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 unless you provide them your Medicare number.

4. 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗗 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱. If a caller claims you need to pay a fee to get a new or upgraded Medicare or member ID card, it’s a scam.

5. Likewise, Saint Alphonsus Health Plan will only call and request personal information 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 and we are simply returning your call.

If you get a suspicious call related to Medicare, hang up the phone and report the call to 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY: 1-877-486-2048) or visit the Senior Medicare Patrol at smpresource.org.

03/20/2023

Ease stiff joints and improve your flexibility with these gentle moves—including many you can do in a chair!

02/16/2023

February is American Heart Month. ❤️ All month long we will be sharing information around cardiovascular health + tips to help you protect your heart health and know how to respond in the event of a heart emergency.

Let’s start with understanding the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two distinct conditions. A 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 is when blood flow to the heart is 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥. Sudden 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 occurs when the heart malfunctions and suddenly 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 due to an electrical problem. A heart attack can increase your risk for sudden cardiac arrest and are a common cause of cardiac arrest.

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸
• Chest pain, heaviness, or discomfort — can be sudden or start slowly with mild pain that comes and goes over a period of time
• Pain or discomfort in other areas of your upper body — one or both arms, back, shoulders, neck, jaw, stomach
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Excessive sweating without an obvious cause (like exercising or being out in the heat)
• Dizziness or lightheadedness

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁
Symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest are immediate and severe, and can include:
• Sudden collapse
• Loss of consciousness
• No pulse
• No breathing

Other symptoms may occur before sudden cardiac arrest, such as:
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea and vomiting
• Heart palpitations – heart is beating fast, fluttering, or pounding
• Dizziness or lightheadedness

In the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟵-𝟭-𝟭 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 to request emergency medical services. If someone is experiencing cardiac arrest and is unresponsive, stops breathing or is gasping for air, you should immediately begin hands-only CPR and continue providing CPR until medical professionals arrive.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-attack/what-is-the-difference-between-heart-attack-and-cardiac-arrest

02/10/2023

We are always looking for opportunities to help our members save more on the things they need to stay healthy. That’s why Saint Alphonsus Health Plans include a quarterly over-the-counter (OTC) allowance* to use toward non-prescription medications as well as health and wellness products such as common cold medicine, vitamins and more! Learn more and get a copy of the 2023 OTC catalog here: https://bit.ly/SAHP-OTC

* Eligible at participating pharmacies only. Quarterly allowance amount varies by plan. See Evidence of Coverage document for more details.

01/21/2023

We want you to get the most out of your Saint Alphonsus Health Plan in 2023! As we settle into the new plan year, take some time to familiarize yourself with all of the great benefits your plan has to offer. The below documents are a great place to start.

𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: https://bit.ly/SAHP-Evidence-of-Coverage

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆: https://bit.ly/SAHP-Formulary

𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴: https://bit.ly/SAHP-OTC-Catalog

01/19/2023

Older adults have a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to weather. Here are some precautions you can take to stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.

Dress for warmth 🧣
If you have to go outside, wearing layers is a good idea — the air between layers helps to keep you warm. And don't forget to bundle up with a hat, scarf and gloves. You lose up to 60% of your body heat through your head, neck and wrists so these areas should be covered if heading out into the cold.

Ask for help with shoveling ❄️
When it's cold outside, your heart works double time to keep you warm. And strenuous activities like shoveling snow may put too much strain on your heart. Find a trustworthy friend or relative who who can help shovel your sidewalks and driveway. They can also place salt on your walkways to prevent slips and falls due to icy conditions.

Winterize your home 🏠
Set your heat to at least 68-70°F, and keep curtains and blinds closed to help keep that warm air inside. If you are using a fireplace, wood stove, or space heater to help add additional heat to your home, make sure you are doing so safely. Unless these appliances are properly vented, cleaned, and used, they can leak dangerous amounts of carbon dioxide. Get your furnace inspected annually, and make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home.

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