LIFESTYLES HEALTHCHOICE NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2014
Reminder:
Update Your Mailing
Address
Have you moved recently?
Team members should verify their mailing address and
make any necessary updates to ensure that Orlando Health communications
are mailed to correct address.
To check or update your
address, visit the HR page
on SWIFT and click the PeopleSoft link. Once logged
into PeopleSoft, click
“Personal Information”
then “Home and Mailing
Address”. You can also contact the HR Solutions Center
at 321.841.8623 for assistance.
How to Reach the Healthchoice Works Team
The HealthChoice WORKS team is available from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday to generally assist in answering questions a team
member may have regarding the workers compensation process or a person’s case. Healthchoice has a website, www.healthchoiceorlando.org,
which has general contact information and a wealth of health and wellness information. The website can be accessed on SWIFT by doing either
of the following:
1. Clicking on the department tab on the top of the home page, then
“Healthchoice – Medical Benefit” in the left column of the next
screen.
2. Clicking on “phone look up” at the bottom of the home page, then
“Departments” on the next screen, then “Healthchoice WORKS (to
repot work injuries)”.
The most direct way to reach the team is to phone 407-481-7200. A message can be left on a confidential voicemail after hours and the call will be
returned the next business day.
2014 Open Enrollment Has Ended
Orlando Health’s 2014 Open Enrollment ended at midnight November
21, 2013. Any elections or changes team members made during that
time become effective January 1, 2014.
The Open Enrollment confirmation statements were mailed to team
members the week of December 9th. Please review your confirmation
statement to ensure all elections or changes that were made during open
enrollment are reflected on your statement. If your confirmation statement is not correct please contact the HR Solutions Center at 321-8418623.
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and is an important time to spread awareness about
this disease. In 2013 it was estimated that 2.7 million in the United States over the age of 40 had glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects that this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030 or about a 58
percent increase. Those of Hispanic, African-American and Asian are at an increased risk for this sight
stealing disease, additionally a middle-aged and elderly are affected by the most common forms of the
disease.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without any signs of the disease. As much
as 40 percent of our sight can be lost to Glaucoma without even knowing it. Vision loss is caused by
damage to the optic nerve. Glaucoma is also known as “the sneak thief of sight” disease because of its
lack of symptoms and once the sight is lost it is permanent.
What can you do and how can Healthchoice help?
The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma and other eye diseases is to have a yearly comprehensive eye exam (including dilation) with a vision professional. Report any symptoms you may be experiencing to the doctor so a proper examination and treatment can begin as soon as possible. If you
have any questions regarding your vision coverage, please remember that Healthchoice is not the vision provider. Direct all questions to Humana Vision Care Plan @ 1-866-537-0229.
Confirming Your Medical Plan Premium Discount For 2014
If you are eligible for the medical plan premium savings after completing the biometric screenings,
health risk assessment and flu shot this fall, please be sure to check your first pay statement in the
2014 benefit year. All team members will need to know what the original medical plan premium
they would have been expected to pay to determine if they are receiving the discount. Check your
benefit selection or the chart on page 33 in the Focus On Benefits booklet found on the HR page of
SWIFT to verify that amount.
Discounts will appear to be either $5,$10 or $15 less the original medical plan premium amount
expected to be paid by the team member. There will be no separate deduction shown on the statement for completing the biometric screening, HRA, Flu shot, or having a cholesterol and/or triglyceride level within range.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your discount, please contact 321.841.8623 for the Human Resources Solutions Center.