Benefit Fund Newsletter – November 2020
Living Well with Diabetes – “When you’re dealing with a chronic ailment, it’s hard to adjust mentally to how your life is going to change,” says Craig Kasper, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 27. “You start to worry about your mortality, what to eat, how to exercise.” This is the story of three people diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes who struggled to cope with lifestyle changes, medication, and a new vision of their future.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – October 2020
URGENT MESSAGE REGARDING THE 2020 BIOMETRIC PROGRAM!! Announcement of new health plan provider.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – September 2020
The 2020 Biometrics program is open – deadline Oct. 31st! More details can be found here. Telemedicine: How to take advantage of this health care perk. How to spot depression and anxiety: Your guide to
mental health.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – August 2020
The 2020 Biometrics program is open – deadline Oct. 31st! More details can be found here. Mailings were sent to your home address in July. If you did not
receive the mailing, please contact the Benefit Fund to ensure we have your correct address on file.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – July 2020
The 2020 Biometrics program will be up and running from August 1st – October 31st, 2020. We will communicate the program requirements to all members in a few weeks and information will be posted on the 1199cfunds.org website as well. Please stay tuned and share the program dates with your co-workers to ensure awareness of the program start date.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – June 2020
June is Men’s Health Month. Studies show men are less likely to seek medical care for a number of reasons. Some avoid care because they feel fine. Others are nervous about an exam or what it might reveal. Some men even see medical care as a sign of weakness. But staying healthy is a sign of strength. It’s important to keep your whole health in check. Read more about Men’s Health in Father knows best: 7 lessons from dads to improve your health.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – May 2020
May is Mental Health Month – In times of crisis, it is often times difficult to find happiness in everyday life. For the next 30 days, you are challenged to try one action each day to find some happiness. Download the May Benefit Find Newsletter for calendar.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – April 2020
Aetna will be providing access to a COVID-19 Toolkit for Resources for Living (RFL) to help provide additional resources through their employee assistance program. This is open to everyone and has some basic coping resources, as well as crisis phone numbers members can utilize. There are tips for managing stress, assisting your kids during this crisis and more. Please reach out for help if needed.
Benefit Fund Newsletter – March 2020
March is National Nutrition Month: Power your day with a healthy start at breakfast.; Food for your mood: How what you eat affects your mental health.; This Month’s Recipe Spotlight Garden Vegetable Lasagna!
Benefit Fund Newsletter – February 2020
2019 Biometrics Program Update; The psychology of heart-healthy behavior; Recipe Spotlight – Turkey Sliders with Avocado,Mushrooms, and Swiss Cheese