Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter, with information, tips, and resources to help you stay healthy and get the most from your CHPW Individual & Family Plan.
Our team is here to support you—every step of the way.
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Annual checkups: Why they matter
A physical, a checkup, a wellness visit. Whatever you call it, the bottom line is the same: Seeing your doctor once a year is one of the best things you can do to stay on top of your health.
These visits are a type of preventive care, which is routine care meant to keep you healthy and catch potential issues early. Your CHPW Individual & Family Cascade Select plan covers annual preventive visits at no out-of-pocket cost when you see an in-network provider.
Even if you feel perfectly fine, an annual checkup is important because some health problems don’t cause noticeable symptoms at first. High blood pressure, for example, often has no warning signs in the beginning stages. That’s why many people don’t realize anything is wrong until it leads to more serious health complications.
A physical can help detect these types of problems early, when they’re easiest to treat. Your annual checkup is also a great time to ask questions and talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about any concerns.
If you haven’t scheduled yours yet, call your doctor’s office or clinic to schedule your annual preventive visit. And don’t forget to claim your MemberFirst Rewards if you receive any eligible screenings during your visit.
Try our Find a Doctor search tool.
For more, read our CHPW Connections blog article, “Be Well: Annual physical, annual checkup, wellness visit: What’s the difference?”
3 things to know about CHPW Virtual Care
Have you tried CHPW Virtual Care yet? It’s a great way to get fast, 24/7 access to a doctor without having to leave your home.
You can also connect with dermatologists and therapists through the platform.
Here are three key things to know about CHPW Virtual Care:
- Treatment for more than 80 common medical conditions
CHPW Virtual Care doctors can help with flu, allergies, skin rashes, and a host of other everyday health concerns. They can also write prescriptions when appropriate. - $0 copays for Urgent Care telehealth visits
That’s right, you pay nothing out of pocket for Urgent Care appointments booked through our Virtual Care service. - Specialty care options
You can schedule virtual appointments for therapy (counseling) and psychiatry (medication), and for dermatology.
Plus, you can get quick access to additional online services for mental and behavioral health support.
Watch: Learn about CHPW Virtual Care
Explore all our telehealth services on our CHPW Virtual Care webpage. For the best experience, download the CHPW Virtual Care mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
New, improved Prescription Drug Coverage webpage
How does your health plan cover prescription drugs? We know it can be confusing—and we hear you!
To help make things clearer, we’ve updated our Prescription Drug Coverage webpage so that you can more quickly find the information you need and complete the task that brought you there.
Among the improvements, we’ve added a clickable menu that lets you jump straight to sections on:
- How your Rx benefit works
- How to find an in-network pharmacy
- How to check if a medication is covered
- Frequently asked questions
- Safety guidelines and support
You can explore the revamped webpage here.
Until next time, stay healthy and enjoy the warming weather!
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