Be smart. Be involved.

UnitedHealthcare and Dr. Oz offer powerful tools and resources to help you become a smart patient.  

• Download the smart patient app.
• Download a complimentary chapter.
• Search for a doctor.
• Download smart patient checklists.
• Use the preventive care tool.

Click Here for more great information.

Check out the latest UnitedHealthOneSM Deductible Credit Resources!

Have you visited the UnitedHealthOne^(sm) YouTube channel lately? Our latest Coffee Series video, What Is Deductible Credit?, is a quick and easy way to show your clients how UnitedHealthOne^SM Deductible Credit works.  

Click Here if you want more information on how Deductible Credit rewards your clients for being healthy and their Deductible Credit Calculator.

Tip Tuesday! 10 key things about Medicare

Here’s a review of the top 10 things you should know about Original Medicare and the types of Medicare plans available from private insurance companies.

1.  If you qualify for Medicare, you can enroll in Original Medicare Parts A and B through the federal government.

2.  If you enroll in Original Medicare Parts A and B there are costs not covered.  Many people enroll in a Medicare plan through a private insurance company, like UnitedHealthcare, to help with costs not covered.

3.  To get Part D prescription drug coverage, you need to enroll in a plan through a private insurance company.

Click Here for the full list.

Did You Know? Living a Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Many Cancers

Excerpt taken from UnitedHealthcare's Care24 Health Bulletin

Cancer is a scary word. Just the mere mention of it can stop people in their tracks. What many people don’t realize is that healthful lifestyle choices can reduce the occurrence of some cancers and save many lives.

In addition to quitting smoking (lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon and prostrate cancers combined), eating a healthful diet, maintaining a healthful weight and exercising can greatly reduce your risk of many types cancer. Be sure to check with your doctor before significantly increasing your level of activity.

Click here for a UHC handout with some very helpful Cancer Resources.

For some great resources on developing - or better yet maintaining - a healthy lifestyle, I suggest visiting The American Heart Association Web site. Click here to be directed to its Web site. They offer nutrition advice, exercise & fitness information, a Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator and more! It's a one-stop shop to your free lifestyle information!

Have a great week everyone!

Michelle D.

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Depression: Know The Facts from UHC

UnitedHealthcare's March Care24 Health Bulltein focused on depression. Here's some information you might want to know about and some important resources available exclusively to UHC members...

Depression is no laughing matter.

Depression affects 20 million people in the U.S. It can feel differently for different people. Take note of any changes, such as:

• Mood swings
• Loss of interest in once enjoyable activities
• Changes in appetite or sleeping patterns
• Lack of energy or motivation
• Trouble remembering or making decisions
• Feeling sad, anxious or empty
• Frequent crying
• Thoughts of death or suicide

If you see signs of depression in yourself or a loved one, it’s important to get help. For thoughts of suicide, emergency evaluation may be needed. Call Care24 at 1-888-887-4114 for resources available to you 24/7. Services are part of your benefit plan and available at no additional cost to you. TDD/TTY callers, please call 711 and ask for the number above.

For useful articles, online tools and more – visit http://www.myuhc.com/.

Click here for a fact sheet on depression.

Are you a UnitedHealthcare Member?

If so, UHC is covering the administration of the H1N1 vaccine to all fully insured members, with no copayments, deductibles or coinsurance fees. For more details and information, click on the following links:

• Employer Frequently Asked Questions


• H1N1 Information for UHC Members

For the most up-to-date clinical guidance, please visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

Benefit Advisors at The Florida Association of Realtors Expo

Benefit Advisors was one of the exhibitors at the 2009 Florida Association of Realtors Expo held at The Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida on August 20 & 21. We were proud to represent UnitedHealthcare in its wellness booth as we promoted the state health care access program, Cover Florida, among other health insurance products. If you missed us at the expo, make sure to check out our Web site for the latest health care news and information.

(Pictured Above: Nicole Phoenix, Cover Florida Account Executive; Michelle DeFilipp, PR/Marketing Specialist; Stase' M. Fink, Individual Health Insurance Specialist)