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Author Archives: Holly Carter
Gesundheit! Getting Allergy Relief When Spring Is in the Air
In late spring, pollen from trees is often the culprit in outdoor allergies. When pollen levels are high, try to stay inside with the windows closed. Pollen counts are highest early in the morning on warm, dry, windy days. Chilly, … Continue reading
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Blue365® Program Exclusively For SMU Medical Plan Participants
With the Blue365® program, members can save money on health care products and services such as fitness gear, gym memberships, family activities, healthy eating options and much more — all offered by top national and local retailers. Using the program … Continue reading
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Tagged BCBS, BCBSTX, Benefits, blue365, medical plan
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Got Drugs? National Take-Back Day on April 27, 2013
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1 in 9 teens have abused prescription drugs. Often these medications are found in the home. Parents and adults can do their part to rid their homes of dangerous prescription drugs by … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits, DEA, drugs, health, prescription drugs, Take Back Day, wellness
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How Soon is Now? Talking to Kids about Alcohol!
The road to adulthood can be paved with more than one uncomfortable conversation. But don’t wait too long to bring up the subject of alcohol with your children. Even some children in elementary school are making decisions about whether to … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, BCBS, BCBSTX, Benefits, children, health, kids, wellness
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Compass Health Pro: Avoid Unnecessary Charges on Your Surgery…Know Your Costs Upfront!
Jeremy Garrett, your Compass Health Pro, is always here to help you make the most of your healthcare dollars. One of the areas where people spend the most money is on surgery. There can be so many more costs than expected. … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits, Compass, Compass Health Advisor Services, Compass Professional Health Services, health
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Catch Your Zzzs for Free
Three out of five Americans have trouble sleeping. In the search for a cure, we spend up to $24 billion a year on products such as sleeping pills, pricey pillows, expensive mattresses, white noise machines, aroma therapy potions, and more. … Continue reading
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Tagged BCBS, BCBSTX, Benefits, health, medical, sleep, wellness
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Diversified is changing its name toTransamerica Retirement Solutions
On January 1st, Diversified and Transamerica Retirement Services have joined forces to better serve our clients, participants, and advisors. We are currently working to change the name on all communications to our new brand, Transamerica Retirement Soultions. Until the renaming … Continue reading
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Tagged 403(b), 403b retirement plan, Benefits, Diversified, retirement, SMU Retirement Plan, Transamerica
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Don’t Lose Out on Reimbursement for Qualified Expenses!
You have until March 31, 2013 to submit qualified expenses incurred during the 2012 plan year for reimbursement from your Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Be sure to sign into your FSA account(s), as applicable, to: determine your account … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits, flexible spending acccount, FSA, FSA reimbursement, health savings account, HSA
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Get Heart Healthy!
Being diagnosed with health problems such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol is a wake-up call that it is time to make lifestyle changes. The good news is that a few good choices can help you feel better and be … Continue reading
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2013 BlueCross BlueShield ID Cards
Reminder from Human Resources: • New BCBSTX ID cards were mailed in late December to all faculty and staff who changed their Medical option for 2013. If you did not change your Medical option, you will continue to use the … Continue reading
