Important Update on Workers’ Compensation Claims Processing

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Since mid-June, our workers’ compensation insurance company, UnitedHeartland, has been dealing with a cybersecurity incident. To manage this, they have shut down their business systems, which likely will remain offline through early August. The outage affects the processing and communication timelines for workers’ compensation claims.

UnitedHeartland has conducted an extensive investigation with forensic and IT experts and confirmed that no customer data was accessed or taken during the security breach.

Despite these challenges, your workers’ compensation claims and care will continue. Please follow these steps to ensure you receive the necessary assistance if you experience a work-related injury: Continue reading

Join acac in May & Receive a $50 Credit, Plus 2 Free Personal Training Sessions!

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acac Fitness and Wellness Centers offer a variety of programs to meet your fitness needs through fun and healthy activities for everyone. acac is not just a gym, but a community of support with over 300 weekly group classes, personal training opportunities, aquatic programs, nutrition services, and much more. Albemarle County Public Schools employees qualify for discounted rates! Get started living your best life… call or stop by your local acac to learn more.

Join this May and receive a $50 acac gift credit, plus two free personal training sessions (a $200 value)! Continue reading

Join acac in April & Pay $0 Membership Dues Until May!

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acac Fitness and Wellness Centers offer a variety of programs to meet your fitness needs through fun and healthy activities for everyone. acac is not just a gym, but a community of support with over 300 weekly group classes, personal training opportunities, aquatic programs, nutrition services, and much more. Albemarle County Public Schools employees qualify for discounted rates! Get started living your best life… call or stop by your local acac to learn more.

Join this April and pay $0 in membership dues until May! Continue reading

BeWell Bucks, Issue 2: In-Network vs. Out-of-Network & How to Prepare!

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Hello, BeWell Wizards! Can you believe it’s already been a month since we launched our BeWell Bucks: Invest in Your Health Wealth campaign? Time flies when you’re focused on wellness!

Are you making use of the “Find Care” tools available at Anthem.com to find community providers that fit your health and wellness needs? Your feedback matters, and we’re eager to know how we can better support you in taking control of your health.

To further empower you in this journey, we’re back with Issue 2 of our campaign and we’re diving deeper into understanding In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Coverage as well as offering Tips and Tricks to help you feel prepared for your appointments. Continue reading

Updated COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies

COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies Update

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. In response, Albemarle County Public Schools has updated our COVID-19 guidance and practices.

Please visit our COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies web page for details, including helpful information on the steps you can take if you have symptoms of a respiratory virus* and what to do if you test positive for COVID-19. We’ve also updated our guidance on when students and employees can return to normal activities following a respiratory illness. Continue reading

BeWell Bucks: Invest in Your Health Wealth, Issue 1

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BeWell Albemarle has launched a new wellness incentive program, BeWell Bucks: Invest in Your Health Wealth! Issue 1 of BeWell Bucks tackles annual physicals and wellness exams and preventive care. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions about these topics. You can access Issue 1 of BeWell Bucks using the file below or on BeWell Albemarle’s SharePoint site. Continue reading

BeWell News: Shingrix Vaccine Clinics + acac Promo

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Receive Your 2nd Dose of Shingrix

BeWell Albemarle understands the importance of staying protected against shingles, and we’re committed to making the vaccination process as convenient as possible for our employees. We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our vaccine clinic offerings with two additional opportunities for you to receive your second dose of Shingrix! Mark your calendars now!

Thursday, February 22, 2024
COB McIntire
401 McIntire Road, Room 241
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Friday, February 23, 2024
COB 5th St.
1600 5th Street, Room B
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join acac This February!

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Week 4 of Our Fitness & Nutrition Information Campaign: Tech Tools for Triumph

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Make an action plan to improve your whole health

Use tools in your digital toolbelt to help you improve your health and well-being!
First, log in to anthem.com. Then, click below to get started:

No matter where you’re starting from, you can always take small steps toward better health and well-being. Whether you need to focus on healthier eating, moving your body more, or reducing stress, your Anthem health plan has tools to help. Continue reading

Week 3 of Our Fitness & Nutrition Information Campaign: Sleep, the Silent Superhero

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Better sleep, better you

Try these tips for getting a good night’s sleep:

If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you’re not tossing and turning alone. One in three adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep. Restless nights and tired days can make it harder to live your life to the fullest. Lack of sleep over time is linked to: Continue reading