WELLNESS 2021: "Take Action"
ESHCA Wellness Newsletter
February 2021
The shareable link (printable) for this issue:
For complete member services visit us at: www.eshca.org
MVP Notices:
Know Your Benefits

2) MVP Case Management
  • Please note, you have a responsibility to give Prior Notice/Authorization to MVP for the following In Network and Out of Network Covered Services:

  1. Elective Inpatient Admissions (including behavioral heath services).
  2. All surgical Procedures except office surgery.

  • Failure to comply may result in denial of benefits and the potential of benefits being reduced with it not being applied to our Out of Pocket Maximum.
  • Details can be found in your SPD on Page 12 (click to review).

3) Telehealth and Telemedicine...2 thumbs up!!!
  • ESHCA is receiving good feedback on these services; appointments require a phone, computer or tablet with a camera and can be done anywhere (home, office, job site).

  1. Telehealth may or may not be offered by your Primary Care Physician (check with them); appointments require the same copay as an office visit ($25 for a general visit; $35 for a specialist).
  2. MyVisitNow (telemedicine) is an urgent care service; appointments are with the doctor on call not your PCP. This service is done in the comfort of your own home and at a $0 copay.
  • Additional services include behavioral health counseling, nutritionists, and lactation nurses.

  • Note: MVP is in the process of developing these telemedicine services, if you have any difficulties please contact ESHCA.

4) Notify ESHCA of Life Changes within 30 Days!
  • Failure to notify ESHCA within 30 days results in the member having to wait for the next enrollment period. Enrollment is twice per year (January and May).
  • Life changes include babies, marriage, divorce, etc.
  • Also, please notify in regards to address changes and email address changes.
  • Contact Donna at dcarney@escha.org or (315) 895-5303

Contact Donna (ESHCA office) with any questions in regards to your health benefits.

February $25 Newsletter Challenge: Text Message Service

How will it be used? A text message link will be sent for the following:
  • 1) Quarterly newsletter (March, June, September, December)
  • Link will keep members informed of ESHCA services; test the service; and keep the service up-to-date.
  • Each message will have a link to discontinue service if a member is no longer an employee or decides they do not want the service anymore.
  • 2) Emergency Notifications
  • Inform members of changes to services such as those that occurred as a result of COVID. There were at least 4 changes and getting the word out was difficult and costly, including the following:
  • 1) Free COVID testing
  • 2) Free Emergency Room services
  • 3) Addition of telemedicine
  • 4) Free COVID Vaccinations

Ideally, we can develop communication that is quick, inexpensive and efficient; reaching all those impacted whether they are working on the road or in the office.

How do I receive the $25 incentive?
  • Email me at pflaherty@eshca.org with your cell phone number and I will mail you the $25 incentive.

Please note: your contact information is never shared and only limited information will be sent out (as outlined above). You will not be called or receive excessive text messages and will always be given the option to "opt-out".

Financial Wellness:
February "Action Step":
Eat 5+ Servings of Vegetables and Fruits Each Day!!!
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."
-Hippocrates

The correlation: 90% of Americans DO NOT get the RDA of Fruits/Vegetables!
-as a result-
60% have one or more chronic disease!

The cost: Chronic diseases make up 90% of healthcare costs!

The solution: 80% of chronic disease can be cured or managed through lifestyle (nutrition, exercise and smoking cessation)!


Additional Incentive: Fill out your General Health Assessment ($25 incentive)
  • The GHA is the first step in completing the Annual Physical Incentive ($200 with completion of all paperwork). It is usually offered at the yearly Safety Meeting.
  • This incentive is available to the member and the member-spouse.
  • Return to me at pflaherty@escha.org...a cell phone picture attached to the email works well.
  • If you are unable to download, call or email me and I will be happy to mail you a copy!