Wellness Wednesday

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month it aims to highlight the huge benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both the health and welfare of babies, as well as a wider push for maternal health, focusing on good nutrition, poverty reduction and food security.

Dear Patty,

Q: My OB-GYN just confirmed I am pregnant. What kind of prenatal care is

covered by my Florida Blue Plan?

A: The specialist copay would apply for your initial maternity visit. Subsequent routine prenatal care visits may be covered at $0 cost share. One exception would be if you were considered high risk, then the specialist copay per visit would apply. Also, a specialist copay may apply for sonograms and other diagnostic testing, other than advanced imaging. (Note: Special sonograms such as 3D are not covered.)

We have changed our EAP model from a closed panel of select providers to a broader panel of regional providers. The reason for the change is access. Our employees and their dependents will have access to far more providers to find more timely connections for their mental health needs. The twenty-eight providers who most recently had been on our closed panel, will now be included as preferred providers. This means the clinicians answering the phones at the New Directions Behavioral Health 800 number will include some of the preferred providers when possible as they assist members in choosing from counselors in their area. This change should be seamless to our members. If you have questions or encounter any barriers to access, please contact EAP Clinical Coordinator, Scott Leu, for assistance.

If you would like support in pursuing more well-being in your life, please consider connecting with your EAP for counseling or work/life solutions. Explore the other links in the green navigation box on this page or call our program services provider, New Directions Behavioral Health, to get started. The 24/7/265 number for New Directions is 800-624-5544.

Click here for more information about EAP

Click here to access New Directions Company code is: Pasco

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Disclaimer: These webinars are NOT part of the Wellness Incentive Program and are NOT incentivized.

Find a wealth of resources; everything from breastfeeding, to preconception tips, to effective safe sleep for babies.

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Neither Pasco Schools nor MHO recommends, endorses, warrants or guarantees any specific vendor, product or service available under or through the Blue365 Program or Site.

Pasco County Schools offers incentives for covered employees and retirees who complete their annual Vital Health Profile. This program is voluntary; however, participants must follow the steps outlined here in order to qualify for the 2023 incentive.

Already Completed your VHP?

Work with a My Health Onsite Health Coach to achieve your wellness goals! Talk with your My Health Onsite provider to be enrolled. Employees enrolled in the Pascofit option may be eligible to earn additional incentive rewards by completing up to 2 wellness programs with a Health Coach. More information about the wellness programs through My Health Onsite can be found here.

The HWI 3rd quarter for Pascofit is July1-September 30, 2023.

Click here for more information.

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