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April 2024
LiveWell Newsletter
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LiveWell Programs
- Upcoming Programs
- MotivateMe
- Employee Field & Fitness Day
Benefits Education
- Retiree Benefit Academy
- Benefit Planning for Retirement Expo
Employee Fitness & Wellness Center
- Table Tennis Tournament
- Flag Football Game
Looking Ahead
- Feel Good Fridays
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The Power of Prevention
Healthy Mouth, Healthy You
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Regular visits to the dentist aren’t just good for your teeth — they may help detect bigger health issues before they get worse.
Research shows that more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases have oral manifestations, including swollen gums, mouth ulcers, dry mouth and excessive gum problems.
Some of these diseases include diabetes, leukemia, oral cancer, pancreatic cancer, heart disease, kidney disease.
Did you know that stress and anxiety can also affect your oral health? Stress affects the immune system, reducing your body’s defense against the bacteria that can lead to gum infection.
The Fairfax County Government Dental Plan with Delta Dental of Virginia provides coverage for many dental services that you or your eligible dependents may need--including no-cost preventive care.
Regular and periodontal cleanings are covered at 100% in-network, and you can get both of these services twice each calendar year.
Fluoride treatments are covered twice each calendar year for dependents under the age of 19.
Oral exams are covered at 100% in-network, and you can get two exams each calendar year.
Plus, all of these diagnostic and preventive services are exempt from your annual deductible and annual benefit maximum!
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LIVEWELL PROGRAMS
Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees
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Click the monthly flyer above to enlarge
and view class descriptions.
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MotivateMe
MotivateMe rewards for the 2023 calendar year were released at the end of March!
Rewards earned in 2023 should now be visible through your healthcare flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), or, for retirees, the pension check.
If you do not see your rewards, or have questions regarding the amount earned, you have until May 1, 2024, to contest the issue via email LiveWell@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Start earning your 2024 MotivateMe rewards today!
Visit the MotivateMe page on FairfaxNET for the latest information and to download the Kaiser passport. Retirees can visit the Retiree Benefits page on the public website.
Join us for the MotivateMe information session on April 4 at 11 am to learn more!
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Employee Field & Fitness Day | | | |
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May 16, 2024
11 AM - 3 PM
Government Center, Ellipse
Welcome back to Employee Field & Fitness Day 2024!
Join us for annual favorites like fitness classes, smoothie bikes, and the Zen Zone, plus several new additions like double shot basketball, women's self-defense classes, lawn games, the Wonder Wagon, and more!
Registration is open thru May 2, 2024, or until spaces are filled.
Registration is required on Employee U to receive a boxed lunch, swag bag, and entry into the prize drawings.
Waitlisted and unregistered employees are encouraged to attend as walk-in participants but will not receive a lunch, swag bag, or entry into the prize drawings.
The event is open to Fairfax County Government employees. A Fairfax County Government Employee ID is required at check-in. Photos and emails of an employee ID will NOT be accepted.
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Activities & Classes
May 16, 2024
11:30 AM - 3 PM
Gov. Center, Ellipse
Join us for a line-up of group fitness classes and mindful Zen Zone classes such as yoga, running all day long.
Check out the schedule of classes on the EFFD webpage.
Registration is not required this year. Head to the group fitness area or the Zen Zone on the Ellipse at the time of the class.
Please bring water, remember sunscreen, and dress accordingly.
BYOM - Bring Your Own Yoga Mat for Zen Zone classes. All abilities and fitness levels welcome!
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Biometric Screenings
May 16, 2024
10 AM - 2 PM
Gov. Center, N. Atrium
Know your numbers--then share them with your primary care provider.
Free, confidential screenings include:
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- A1C
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Blood Pressure-No registration required
Open to all Fairfax County Government employees and retirees. Fasting not required. Same-day results available.
Registration strongly encouraged, walk-in's welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis, if space is available.
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Save time! Complete a waiver in advance and bring the completed copy (printed, signed, dated) with you to the event registration desk on May 16th. Waiver completion is required to participate in EFFD. Emailed waivers will not be accepted.
We suggest wearing comfortable clothing or athletic wear to enable you to fully participate in all of the activities.
For questions or more information, visit our EFFD Webpage on FairfaxNet, or email us at LiveWell@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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BENEFITS EDUCATION
Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees
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Benefit Planning for Retirement- In Person
April 9: 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Government Center, Conf. Rm. 9/10
This workshop will provide information to help employees understand County benefit options and costs in retirement.
Planning for the Future
April 11: 10 AM - 11 AM
This session will identify five practical, actionable strategies and best practices that can help strengthen your long-term financial health.
Dental Health As We Age- No Registration Required
April 22: 11 AM - Noon
Join us in learning how oral hygiene changes as we age. For plan subscribers, we will also review Delta Dental resources and 2024 benefits, as well as included preventative programs.
Cigna RX Medicare PDP- No Registration Required
April 25: 1 PM - 2 PM
Cigna Rx Medicare (PDP) is a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan that helps keep your drug expenses affordable by providing lower costs and drug alternatives at network pharmacies nationwide. This plan is the pharmacy option for the Cigna True Choice Core Medicare Advantage Plan and the United Healthcare Group Medicare Advantage Plan.
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Benefit Planning for
Retirement Expo
May 14, 2024: 10 AM - 1 PM
Gov. Center, S. Atrium (outside suite 170)
Retirement planning is important. Whether you're mid-career, close to retirement, or already making the transition out of the workforce, it's important to understand your benefit options and how to maximize your retirement savings.
Join the Benefits Division, along with a host of vendor partners, for the Benefit Planning for Retirement Expo to jump start your pre-retirement education. All Fairfax County Government employees are welcome. No registration required.
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EMPLOYEE FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER
Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees
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Table Tennis Tournament
April 8-12
Government Center, EFWC
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Compete in the EFWC's Annual Table Tennis Tournament!
We will have two categories of play, singles and doubles. Play will be mixed, there are no skill divisions.
All matches will be single elimination.
Open to all Fairfax County Government Employees and Retirees. In-person registration is required.
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Flag Football Game
April 19
Government Center, EFWC
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Come out and play in a friendly pick-up style flag football game with the EFWC.
All equipment will be provided, just come in athletic attire and have some fun.
Team will be selected by captains on the day of the game.
Open to all Fairfax County Government Employees and Retirees. In-person registration is required.
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Contact us:
Location: Govt. Center, Suite 114
Hours: 5 AM - 7 PM (Mon. - Fri.)
Phone: 703-324-5590
Website: EFWC Website
Application: Join Today!
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LOOKING AHEAD
Available to all Fairfax County Government Employees & Retirees
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Join LiveWell and partners one Friday per month at 11 am for a virtual re-set. Destress with diverse, interactive, online movement and meditation classes.
Get a sneak peek by downloading the flyer and saving the dates for the winter 2024 events:
All levels of fitness and experience are welcome!
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Stay tuned to NewsLink, LiveWell newsletter, and our Upcoming Programs & Events Page for more information and registration details. | | | | | |
