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  • Healthy living and healthy minds go hand in hand

    Healthy living and healthy minds go hand in hand

    Healthy living and healthy minds go hand in hand

    If you or someone you love needs support, you’re not alone. We’ve partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-NYC) for an interactive online Healthy Minds series. The series focuses on increasing awareness about mental wellness and provides resources and connections to help you get started supporting your mental well-being in a safe space. Take a look at the schedule and descriptions below and register for a workshop today!

    Tuesday, September 23, at 1:00 pm

    In Our Own Voices brings you inspiring personal stories from people who are living with mental illness and are willing to share what they’ve learned.

    Tuesday, October 7, at 1:00 pm

    Mental Health 101 is a crash course on how to recognize the signs of mental illness and find support for yourself or a loved one who needs it.

    Tuesday, November 18, at 1:00 pm

    Family and Friends shares ways to support someone who is struggling—and will connect you with a community that understands what you’re going through.

    Bring your questions—you’ll get answers during the workshop.

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  • Diana Suarez: Member Profile

    Diana Suarez: Member Profile

    Diana Suárez

    Housekeeper, the Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing

    WHY

    When Diana was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found the strength to fight it for her daughter and she was inspired by the powerful story of fellow survivor, 1199er Melissa Spells. Now Diana is sharing her own journey.

    Last year, Diana Suárez was playing with her 2-year-old daughter, Eliana, when she felt a burning sensation in her chest. So, she went to see her doctor, who suggested she get a mammogram right away.

    Diana took his advice and was diagnosed with breast cancer, but because of the early detection, she was able to quickly begin treatment. She underwent a double mastectomy and needed six months of chemotherapy, followed by radiation. The process would not be easy, and she had seen family members go through treatment. Two years earlier, her husband was diagnosed with throat cancer and she also watched her grandmother fight breast cancer.

    Listen to Diana’s story.

    “Sometimes I felt like I wasn’t going to make it,” she said. “But then I would think about my daughter, and I kept battling.”

    Although Diana was worried about how she would handle the treatment, she was thankful that her job as a housekeeper at The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing was safe and that her 1199SEIU health benefits would cover her every step of the way. “I’m very grateful for my benefits,” she said. “Because of them, I had one less thing to worry about on my health journey.”

    Diana found another source of inspiration in the For Your Benefit magazine that arrived last year, just when things were at their most difficult. Reading about Melissa Spells, another 1199er who beat breast cancer, and watching her Members’ Voices video, gave Diana the hope she needed. “I had tears in my eyes when I saw her story,” she said. “I said if Melissa can survive this, I can too. I want to thank her for sharing her story.”

    Reading about Melissa Spells, another 1199er who beat breast cancer, and watching her Members’ Voices video, gave Diana the hope she needed.

    Diana’s determination paid off and she’s finished her radiation treatment. She’s feeling better, and in a few months she’ll be ready for reconstructive surgery. While the whole experience has been challenging, it’s given Diana clarity. “Going through this made me realize I have to let go of my fears,” she said. “Not just about breast cancer, but about everything in my life.”

    Diana was always afraid to learn how to drive. But surviving has given her a chance to overcome that fear. Her husband bought her a used car and she earned her license this past summer. “For the first time in my life, I can drive a car. I’m very excited,” she said.

    Originally from Colombia, Diana is also taking advantage of the Benefit Funds’ online classes to learn English. Her Child Care Fund benefits are helping to cover babysitting costs, giving her more time to accomplish her goals. Her new routine includes eating healthier, walking more and taking online Zumba classes. Diana is grateful for all her 1199SEIU benefits. “Without coverage for my treatment and medications, the outcome could have been different,” she said. “Instead, I feel reborn. And I’m so thankful for the support I received from my husband, family and co-workers.”

    What’s Diana’s advice for fellow 1199 members? “Get screened for breast cancer as soon as you can,” she said. “And if you do need treatment, don’t lose hope, keep fighting!”

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    Sharese Welch

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  • GNY Retiree Health Benefits Overview

    GNY Retiree Health Benefits Overview

    GNY Retiree Health Benefits Overview

    It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Organizing your finances and making sure you have reliable healthcare coverage are  important parts of retirement planning. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree and find out whether you are eligible to receive supplemental health coverage in these 2-part videos.

    More about your pension benefit.

  • GNY Pension Info Session

    GNY Pension Info Session

    GNY Pension Info Session

    It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Organizing your finances and making sure you have reliable healthcare coverage are  important parts of retirement planning. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree and find out whether you are eligible to receive supplemental health coverage in these 2-part videos.

    More about your pension benefit.

  • NBF Retiree Health Benefits Overview

    NBF Retiree Health Benefits Overview

    NBF Retiree Health Benefits Overview

    It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Organizing your finances and making sure you have reliable healthcare coverage are  important parts of retirement planning. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree and find out whether you are eligible to receive supplemental health coverage in these 2-part videos.

    More about your pension benefit.

  • NBF Pension Info Session

    NBF Pension Info Session

    NBF Pension Info Session

    It’s never too early to start thinking about your future. Organizing your finances and making sure you have reliable healthcare coverage are  important parts of retirement planning. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree and find out whether you are eligible to receive supplemental health coverage in these 2-part videos.

    More about your pension benefit.

  • Unmasking Myths: Supplements, Probiotics, and Herbs

    Unmasking Myths: Supplements, Probiotics, and Herbs

    Unmasking Myths: Supplements, Probiotics, and Herbs

    Explore common myths about supplements, probiotics, and herbs, presented by a Wellness-Member Assistance Program Health Educator. Gain a clearer understanding of their benefits, risks, and how to make informed health choices.

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  • FlyteHealth Benefit Offers Members a New Approach to Health Management


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    FlyteHealth Benefit Offers Members a New Approach to Health Management

    Effective April 1, the Benefit Funds are offering a comprehensive health-management program, in partnership with FlyteHealth, for eligible members and their adult dependents. FlyteHealth physicians, nurse practitioners and registered dietitians help participants with weight loss and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Using the FlyteHealth patient mobile app, participants meet with a care team to develop a personalized treatment plan with regular check-ins to monitor progress. To qualify, members and their adult dependents must receive medical and prescription drug coverage through the Benefit Funds;* have a current or previous body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or have a current or previous BMI of 27 or higher in addition to a related health condition; and reside in the U.S. Please encourage your eligible patients to visit FlyteHealth’s website for more information.

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  • Benefit Funds Partner with Ochsner Digital Medicine


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    Benefit Funds Partner with Ochsner Digital Medicine

    Effective May 1, the Benefit Funds are partnering with Ochsner Digital Medicine, which uses technology to help 1199SEIU members living with hypertension and/or Type 2 diabetes better manage their conditions. Eligible members and their dependents age 18 and older who enroll in the program will receive a free blood pressure cuff and/or glucometer that transmits readings to the Ochsner care team. The team then prescribes medications and coordinates with participants’ primary care physicians to help ensure they receive appropriate treatment and dosages. Additionally, participants use Ochsner’s app to track their progress, receive alerts and reminders from their care team and access professional health coaching and lifestyle resources. Please encourage your eligible patients to visit Ochsner’s website for more information.

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  • EviCore Manages Medical Non-oncology Specialty Drugs for the Benefit Funds


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    EviCore Manages Medical Non-oncology Specialty Drugs for the Benefit Funds

    To ease providers’ administration of drug benefits for their 1199SEIU patients, effective March 1, EviCore is managing the Benefit Funds’ non-medical oncology specialty drugs program in addition to its medical oncology specialty drugs program. EviCore reviews specialty drug authorizations for certain medications that are bought, billed and administered in an outpatient setting, as well as gene therapies in an inpatient setting, and reviews claims for appropriateness of units billed. For specialty drug prior authorizations, visit EviCore’s website or call (888) 910-1199. For more information, including registering for an EviCore online orientation session, visit the EviCore providers’ page.

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