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FSBP Open Season
Dear AFSPA Member Welcome to November 2018 As the year comes to an end this seasoncalls for planning and preparation for the upcoming year Open Seasonstarts this month which is a great time to take a look at all your benefitsThink about adding dental coverage life insurance or a disability planfrom AFSPA For stateside members you even might want to considerour Discount Care Programs to save on dental vision and even hearingaids Please look for the 2018 Fall Newsletter in your mailbox whichhighlights these programs and more New Group Enhanced Life (GEL) Insurance Plan
Please review AFSPArsquos new term life insurance planGroup Enhanced Life (GEL) I know you have manyinsurance choices ndash but I hope you look into the GELplan It includes a feature that enables you to receive aportion of your total coverage amount if you becomechronically ill These funds can be used to assist withhome care assisted living and nursing homeexpenses
Take advantage of the 2018 GEL Open Enrollmentwhich ends December 31 During this period membersage 19 to 59 can enroll for up to $200000 of coveragewithout medical underwriting or a review of onersquos healthstatus Click here to learn more about GEL Pleaseview a recording of our Life Insurance Webinar that washeld September 2018 in recognition of Life InsuranceAwareness Month
Open Season Activities
Open Season is approaching fast This yearrsquosenrollment period is from November 12 to December10 2018 AFSPA staff travel to various regions of theglobe in preparation for Open Season Any direct hireFederal employee who is enrolled or is eligible to enrollin the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
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Program can attend These briefings offer valuableinformation on FEHB FEDVIP and FSAFEDS to makeinformed decisions AFSPA staff also will attend over 60domestic agency Open Season health fairs this year Ifyou are in the area overseas or in the states pleaseplan to attend an Open Season event
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes by the numbers
Over 30 million US adults have diabetesmdash1out of 4 donrsquot know it1 out of 3 people will develop diabetes in theirlifetimeMedical costs are 2x as high as for peoplewithout diabetesRisk of death is 50 higher than for adultswithout diabetes
FSBP provides several programs for members withdiabetes
In Touch Care ndash personal support to helpmanage chronic conditions including one-on-one calls with a nurse and digital supportresourcesVirtual Lifestyle Management ndash an internet-enabled self-management education programwith trained coaches to assist youMediterranean Wellness Program ndash aninteractive on-line 8-week program that assistsyou in maintaining a desirable weight andkeeping healthyLivongo ndash a diabetes monitoring program thatprovides support through a cellular enabledmeter mobile app and personalizedinterventions
Other available resources Healthfinder Centers forDisease Control and Prevention
Thanksgiving Trivia
Thanksgiving is approaching ndash a time to be with familyreflect on our good fortune and how lucky we are tocelebrate this truly American holiday
True or False Chowing down for one day onThanksgiving is no big deal
False Overeating on Thanksgiving has become anational pastime But the traditional foods that we loveso much are extremely high in fat and calories Worse
Thanksgiving often is the kickoff to an entire six weeksof overeating that ends on New Yearrsquos Day So if youwant to be heart-healthy this Thanksgiving ndash andbeyond mdash consider preparing lighter versions of yourfavorite dishes Reduce your salt intake and load yourplate with vegetables By making these changeswatching your portion size and burning a few calorieswith a long walk after dinner you may start a healthynew Thanksgiving family tradition I plan to enjoy theholiday celebrations but will try to do so in moderationndash and maybe take a walk after that 2000 calorie meal
As Thanksgiving approaches I want to express my gratitude for yourpatience and loyalty this year As always thank you for your trust and forgiving us the opportunity to serve you
To Your Health
Paula S Jakub RHU CEO AFSPA Executive Director Senior Living Foundation
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Program can attend These briefings offer valuableinformation on FEHB FEDVIP and FSAFEDS to makeinformed decisions AFSPA staff also will attend over 60domestic agency Open Season health fairs this year Ifyou are in the area overseas or in the states pleaseplan to attend an Open Season event
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes by the numbers
Over 30 million US adults have diabetesmdash1out of 4 donrsquot know it1 out of 3 people will develop diabetes in theirlifetimeMedical costs are 2x as high as for peoplewithout diabetesRisk of death is 50 higher than for adultswithout diabetes
FSBP provides several programs for members withdiabetes
In Touch Care ndash personal support to helpmanage chronic conditions including one-on-one calls with a nurse and digital supportresourcesVirtual Lifestyle Management ndash an internet-enabled self-management education programwith trained coaches to assist youMediterranean Wellness Program ndash aninteractive on-line 8-week program that assistsyou in maintaining a desirable weight andkeeping healthyLivongo ndash a diabetes monitoring program thatprovides support through a cellular enabledmeter mobile app and personalizedinterventions
Other available resources Healthfinder Centers forDisease Control and Prevention
Thanksgiving Trivia
Thanksgiving is approaching ndash a time to be with familyreflect on our good fortune and how lucky we are tocelebrate this truly American holiday
True or False Chowing down for one day onThanksgiving is no big deal
False Overeating on Thanksgiving has become anational pastime But the traditional foods that we loveso much are extremely high in fat and calories Worse
Thanksgiving often is the kickoff to an entire six weeksof overeating that ends on New Yearrsquos Day So if youwant to be heart-healthy this Thanksgiving ndash andbeyond mdash consider preparing lighter versions of yourfavorite dishes Reduce your salt intake and load yourplate with vegetables By making these changeswatching your portion size and burning a few calorieswith a long walk after dinner you may start a healthynew Thanksgiving family tradition I plan to enjoy theholiday celebrations but will try to do so in moderationndash and maybe take a walk after that 2000 calorie meal
As Thanksgiving approaches I want to express my gratitude for yourpatience and loyalty this year As always thank you for your trust and forgiving us the opportunity to serve you
To Your Health
Paula S Jakub RHU CEO AFSPA Executive Director Senior Living Foundation
Thanksgiving often is the kickoff to an entire six weeksof overeating that ends on New Yearrsquos Day So if youwant to be heart-healthy this Thanksgiving ndash andbeyond mdash consider preparing lighter versions of yourfavorite dishes Reduce your salt intake and load yourplate with vegetables By making these changeswatching your portion size and burning a few calorieswith a long walk after dinner you may start a healthynew Thanksgiving family tradition I plan to enjoy theholiday celebrations but will try to do so in moderationndash and maybe take a walk after that 2000 calorie meal
As Thanksgiving approaches I want to express my gratitude for yourpatience and loyalty this year As always thank you for your trust and forgiving us the opportunity to serve you
To Your Health
Paula S Jakub RHU CEO AFSPA Executive Director Senior Living Foundation