CHP News
This time of year is always exciting as we all eagerly welcome cooler weather, football season (admittedly a bit different this year), and anticipation of the holiday season.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of making sure our older friends and family members have access to quality health care. Even outside of COVID-19, our seniors need specialized doctors and facilities who understand and can accommodate the unique demands at this stage of life.
Summer is a time to relax and spend time with family. While we hope you’re enjoying these sunny days, Capital Health Plan would also like to remind you to take the proper precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses.
Under normal circumstances, the beginning of June marks a welcome shift in the year. It’s a time when we breathe a collective sigh as we look to the lazy days of summer.
In the memorandum issued by CMS, the agency stated that the SEP is applicable and available for beneficiaries who were eligible for, but unable to make, an election because they were affected by the ongoing public health crisis. All states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia (D.C.) are covered by this SEP beginning March 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2020.
March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, please join Capital Health Plan in celebrating our local physicians for their outstanding service to the community, our members, and their patients. Their dedication and professionalism does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.
February is Heart Health Month, and there is no better time to focus on one of the most important organs in the human body. The statistics about heart disease are staggering.
Join Capital Health Plan, a proud sponsor, at the 11th Annual Capital City Senior Games Torch Run. To help kick off the games, this years Torch Run will take place at Cascades Park and begin at 6:00pm.
Influenza – the flu virus – can be a major inconvenience for anyone. But for adults over 50, young children, and those affected by chronic medical conditions, the flu can be deadly. This year’s flu season is one of the worst in recent history, and it’s hitting particularly hard in Florida and Georgia, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Join Capital Health Plan, a proud sponsor, at the upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake benefitting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend, Inc. There will be cosmic bowling, prizes, raffles, and pizza for everyone in attendance.