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Heather Fiorentino, Superintendent

Our School Board

Joanne Hurley, Chairman

Allen Altman, Vice Chairman

Cynthia Armstrong, Board Member

Alison Crumbley, Board Member

Steve Luikart, Board Member

Benefit and Wellness News from Employee Benefits, Assistance, and Risk Management Department

Please visit our website at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/benefits/ and subscribe to our mailing list.

March 2011

How To Schedule an Appointment?

Employees will find it easy to register for

access to online services (e.g., appointment

scheduler, lab results, and Health Risk

Assessment) at: www.carehere.com

Employees who do not have access to a

computer may call CareHere at 877-423-1330

for scheduling assistance.

Additional HWC informaiton and updates

available at:

http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/benefits/hwc/

The Health & Wellness Centers are dedicated

strictly to eligible Pasco County School

District’s employees, dependents, and

retirees. You will receive...

FREE Medical Care!

No deductibles!

No co-pays!

No out-of-pocket costs to you.

What Are The Benefits To You?

No more long stays in a waiting

room!

No out-of-pocket expense at the

center!

Increased convenience and access!

More one-on-one time with the doctor!

On-site dispensing of generic

What Can Be Treated?

Colds, Flu, Sore Throats, Flu

Shots

High Blood Pressure

High Cholesterol

Diabetes

Annual Physicals

School Physicals

Lab work

X-Ray available at the LOL

location

Electrocardiogram (ECG / EKG) and

more!

Wellness Services

Registered Nurse

Registered Dietician

Exercise Physiologist

Social Worker

CONFIDENTIALITY/PRIVACY – All private health

information and visit activity will be confidential; no

individual information will be shared with the DSBPC.

Pasco County School Board is proud to announce that

employees, retirees and dependents covered by Pasco

County School District’s group health plan (Blue

Cross and Blue Shield of Florida) can now receive

medical services at the onsite CareHere Health

Centers located near Gulf High School, Land O Lakes

High School, and Centennial Middle School.

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Do you need assistance or have questions about your benefit plans? Call the customer service numbers or visit the web sites for claims, questions, and assistance.

Please contact EBARM when you need additional assistance:

813-794-2253, 727-774-2253, 352-524-2253, or visit http://ebarm.pasco.k12.fl.us

Benefit Plan

2011 Plan Year Provider

Contact Numbers

Medical

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida www.bcbsfl.com

Dedicated line for DSBPC – 1-800-507-9820

On-site Representative: 813-794-2492

Prescription Drug Plan

Medco Health Solutions www.medco.com

1-800-711-0917

Health and Wellness Centers - Land O’Lakes, Port Richey, Zephyrhills

DSBPC Health and Wellness Centers

www.CareHere.com

1-877-423-1330

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) http://ebarm.pasco.k12.fl.us/pages/cap.html

813-794-2366

727-774-2366

352-524-2366

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Convenience Services

Horizon Health, an Aetna Company www.horizoncarelink.com

DSBPC web login: PascoSchools

Password: WorkLife

1-866-882-9791

Vision

Davis Vision

www.davisvision.com

1-877-923-2847

Dental Plans – PPO & HMO

Delta Dental

www.deltadentalins.com

PPO – 1-800-521-2651

HMO – 1-800-422-4234

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health (HRA)

TASC Flex System

www.tasconline.com

1-800-422-4661

Basic/Supplemental Life

Minnesota Life www.lifebenefits.com

1-866-293-6047

Legal Expense Coverage

PrePaid Legal Services, Inc.

www.pplmbr.com

1-800-654-7757

Disability Income Protection

CIGNA

www.cigna.com

1-800-362-4462

Voluntary Benefits –

Accident/Cancer*,

Critical Illness*, Hospital

Indemnity*, Universal Life

Sunbelt Worksite Marketing, Inc.-

Administrator – On-site representative,

Melanie Zonfrillo, x42376

Aflac, TransAmerica – CIGNA,

PrePaid Legal

www.wecarebenefits.net

Sunbelt – 1-800-822-8045

Cancer Claims – 1800-992-3522

Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital –

1-800-433-3036

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HMO–Primary Care Physician

On-line Services: Log on to www.bcbsfl.com

Primary Care Physician – PCP – HMO Insureds Effective 1/1/2011, many employees changed medical plans

and enrolled in the BlueCare HMO Plan. Please be sure you

assigned yourself to a PCP. This could be a Family Physician,

General Practitioner, or Internal Medicine Physician. If you

did not select a PCP when you enrolled, BCBS would auto

assign one. In this case, you will need to verify who your PCP

is as soon as possible and before any urgent care or emergency

services arise. You may verify or change your PCP anytime by

calling the BCBS Customer Service at 1-800-507-9820, go to

www.MyBlueService.com , or call Patty Nguyen, your BCBS

On-Site Representative at 813-794-2492, or 727-774-2492, or

352-524-2492.

Employees enrolled in the Health Options PPO (Premium or

Standard) Plan do not need an assigned PCP.

Questions? Need assistance? Contact Patty Nguyen, BCBS

On-Site Rep, x42492 or Patricia.Nguyen@bcbsfl.com

Extended Payment Program

On-line Services: Log on to www.medco.com

Medco has created an Extended Payment Program (EPP)

program to help make your mail-order prescriptions more

affordable. The EPP allows you to spread your prescription

payments over three (3) credit or debit card installments so

you do not have to pay all at once. There is no waiting;

your medication will be shipped after the very first

payment. Here is an example of how EPP works: Member

cost for medication $90.00

Service fee (5% APR) .38

Total $90.38

A service fee of 5% APR (annual percentage rate) will

apply. This will be charged to your second and third

payment. To get started with EPP, call Member Services

using the toll free number on the back of your prescription

card, or go to www.medco.com .

Questions? Need assistance? Call Customer Service at

1-800-711-0917 or call a Medco pharmacist to answer

questions about medications and drug interactions.

Healthy Smile, Healthy Body On-line Services: Log on to www.deltadentalins.com Delta Dental recommends that you see your dentist for an oral

cancer screening and regular checkup at least every six (6)

months. In addition, periodic self-examinations can increase

your chances of detecting oral cancer, so be sure to examine

your face, cheeks, jaw, and neck regularly for any changes or

lumps.

The Truth About Chewing Gum: Q. Sugar-free gum actually helps prevent tooth decay.

A. True. Chewing sugar –free gum after meals and snacks can

help rinse acid off your teeth, which could be harmful to tooth

enamel. However, gum chewing does not replace tooth

brushing and flossing. In addition, chewing gum containing

sugar may actually increase your chances of developing a

cavity.

Questions? Need Assistance? Call Customer Service:

Delta Dental PPO – 1-800-521-2651

DeltaCare HMO – 1-800-422-4234

Tools 4 You On-Line Services: Log on to www.horizoncarelink.com

Login: PascoSchools; Password WorkLife

Your horizon behavioral health and convenience benefits

are focusing on optimizing stress this March featuring the

webinar: Stress: Make it Your New Best Friend. Long-term

stress has been proven to directly affect your overall health

including exacerbating pre-existing medical conditions

such as hypertension. Your behavioral health benefits

provide confidential counseling services to provide you

with the skills and tools necessary to combat negative

stress. Your convenience services provide assistance with

locating childcare, elder care, pet care, as well as list of

local services. Miss a webinar? Check out the archived

webinars by visiting the archive library.

Access around-the-clock comprehensive compassionate

behavioral health services: Call 1-866-882-9791 to obtain a

referral for treatment. Referral services are available 24/7.

Wrong

Right

Workers’ Compensation

If you are involved in a work-related accident/injury

that occurs after normal business hours and requires

immediate medical treatment, go to the nearest urgent

care facility, hospital emergency room or call 911.

Whenever possible, you should attempt to access one of

the District-approved urgent care facilities or hospitals

first. However, if the injury is life threatening, go to the

nearest hospital emergency room for treatment. After

receiving treatment at a hospital emergency room, you

must follow up with an authorized workers’

compensation network provider before returning to

work. Within 24 hours of emergency treatment, call

John Eastern Co. @ 1-800-749-3044 to coordinate all

follow-up treatment.

Questions? Contact EBARM at x42520, or 352-524-

2520, 813-794-2520, 727-774-2520.

RETIREMENT

Go to: http://www.myfrs.com

New Hires – This site is your

gateway to all the information and resources you need to make an informed plan choice.

Members – Stay up to date on

news, information, and changes that

affect your FRS and become a more knowledgeable investor. Retirees – Review the information

here before taking any distribution. Find out the procedure for receiving your benefit, as well as options that

are available to you. Questions? Call EBARM at x42277 or

352-524-2277, 813-794-2277, 727-774-

2277.

MyFRS.com

Your online

resource for

education and

information

pertaining to

the FRS

Pension Plan

and Investment

Plan.

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Wellness News

☺ Healthy Events

☺ Healthy Links

☺ Healthy Recipes

☺ Healthy Happenings

☺ Healthy Tips & Tales

Spice up your life! By Ann G. Kulze, MD

Get into the simple, tasty, and super-healthy habit of adding herbs and spices to

your foods. They add flavorful intrigue to almost any dish, (which means we

can cut back on added fats, sauces, and salt) and are virtually exploding with a

seemingly endless list of beneficial phytochemicals. Here are some favorites:

Parsley This refreshing herb provides vitamin A, potassium, calcium,

vitamin C and can boast a higher concentration of flavonoids than

any other food! Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that provide

cardiovascular and cancer protection.

Cinnamon This sweet spice has recently won enthusiastic acclaim for its

ability to boost insulin sensitivity and improve cholesterol and

glucose metabolism. These properties may be especially beneficial

for people with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, weight issues, and

metabolic syndrome. One-half teaspoon is a good daily dose.

Oregano This is the perfect herb for adding Mediterranean flavor to your

favorite dishes. Oregano is loaded with antioxidant power (up to

40 times more than apples).

Garlic This popular spice contains medicinal plant compounds called allyl

sulfides, which have been proven to boost the immune system. This

makes garlic the perfect spice for cold and flu season.

Curry &

Turmeric

These Indian spices are filled with a yellow pigment called

curcumin, which is one of the most potent natural anti-

inflammatory agents ever identified. Several exciting studies are

touting curry and turmeric for cancer and Alzheimer’s protection,

and for arthritis pain relief.

Healthy Tips & Tales

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Relay For Life of Wiregrass – 4/29/2011

Help support the fight against cancer during our local

American Cancer Society Relay For Life at Wiregrass

Ranch High School. Be a part of relay by joining an

existing team or recruit a team (usually 10-15 people). In

the months before relay, teams spread word of the event and

raise money toward their goals. On April 29, teams will set

up campsites around the track. Each team is asked to have a

representative walking at all times, so participants take

turns. Relay activities begin at 6:00 pm and continue

overnight – for at least 18 hours! Call 813-949-0291, x5612

or www.relayforlife.org/wesleychapelfl to find out more

information.

Veterans Elementary School – Family Fitness Day The school hosts Family Fitness Day events every month, encouraging moms and dads (in alternating months) to come to the school and play sports with their children. The objective, say organizers, is not to win or lose, but to encourage children and families to get active and stay healthy. “Since our school became part of the Healthy Schools program, we want to encourage healthy kids and healthy lifestyles and reach out to the community,” said Maggie Tibedo, a coach at VES. She coordinates the Family Fitness Day with school coaches Stephanie Koslin and Fred Cornelius. Aside from the fitness aspect of these games, children are taught good sportsmanship and personal conduct. They quickly discover the social aspects of getting together with friends and family members at a school-sponsored activity.

GO HEALTHY PASCO! Do you know or want to share a District ‘healthy happening’? Please submit to jlettene@pasco.k12.fl.us to publish in our next newsletter.

Healthy Happenings

Spinach Pinwheels Serves: 24

Vegetable oil spray

1 T Margarine ½ c Finely chopped onion

½ c Part-skim ricotta cheese 1 T Fresh lemon juice

1-10 oz. Refrigerated pizza dough Dash cayenne pepper

1-10 oz. Frozen no-salt, chopped spinach

1 Egg white, slightly beaten

1 T Sesame seeds Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with vegetable

oil spray. Heat margarine in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high

heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Remove from heat and set aside. In a small bowl, combine onion, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, and

cayenne. Blend well. Set aside.

Press dough into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Cut in half, forming two 7-x-12

inch pieces. With rubber spatula, spread half of spinach mixture on piece

of dough. Roll up, starting from the 12-inch side. Pinch each end of rolled dough. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

With sharp knife, cut each roll into 12 slices. Lay pieces on prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece with egg white and sprinkle 1/8 T sesame

seeds on each. Bake 15 to 18 minutes.

Healthy Recipe

Please feel free to share your work and personal ‘healthy’

experiences, suggestions, challenges, comments, etc. and submit

to Joan Letteney, EBARM at jlettene@pasco.k12.fl.us

Per Serving – 1 Pinwheel

Calories 45 Total Fat 1 g

Cholesterol 2 mg

Carbohydrates 6 g

Sodium` 78 mg

Protein 2 g

Healthy Links www.tcme.org

www.about.com

www.webmd.com

www.whfoods.com

www.fitbrains.com

www.calorie-count.com

www.reallivingnutrition.com

Healthy Events

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Visit: http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/benefits and subscribe to the Benefits

Mailing List and receive important District health and wellness updates.

Benefit Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions about your employee benefits

Q: I switched from the PPO to the HMO medical

plan during the open enrollment period. I needed

to renew my prescription for my nebulizer and I

was informed that I needed to obtain an

authorization through EMP Medical Services, a

different provider. Please explain why this is

necessary. A. Since you are now enrolled in the HMO

medical plan, EMP Medical Services is the

participating HMO provider for all durable

medical equipment (DME). Please follow these

instructions to ensure a smooth transition: 1. Contact your prescribing doctor and advise the

staff that you are now enrolled in the BlueCare

HMO medical plan effective 1/1/2011. The

provider will need to submit a new prescription

for the DME and contact EMP Medical

Services at 1-800-225-6755 to initiate the

order. EMP’s fax number is 1-800-228-1958

or 305-446-5871. Please note that a medical

review by BCBS may need to take place for

certain equipment. EMP will notify BCBS if

necessary and advise your doctor.

2. Contact the current DME provider and advise

that you are enrolled in a BlueCare HMO

medical plan effective 1/1/2011. You will need

to arrange to return the equipment to the

previous provider.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no copay under the

BlueCare HMO medical plan for eligible DME’s

and supplies, with the exception of a motorized

wheelchair, which has a $500 copay.

Attention HMO Members: Please be sure you are holding the correct ID Card.

To verify, look at the back of your ID card to

confirm the correct phone number for

Mental Health/Substance Abuse: 1-866-882-9791.

Please discard any incorrect cards.

Questions? Contact Patty Nguyen, BCBS On-Site

Representative at x42492 or

Patricia.Nguyen@bcbsfl.com

Q: I am enrolled in the Delta Dental High PPO Plan with

family coverage because my son was still in braces.

However, I received a balance due statement from my

orthodontist with an increase in the balance due from

what I owed in 2010. The orthodontic benefits did not

change with the new plan. Why would I need to pay more

to the dentist in 2011?

A: It appears that you did not complete and submit an

Orthodontic Treatment In Progress form when you enrolled

in the new Delta Dental High PPO Plan. It is necessary to

complete this form in order for Delta Dental to determine

how much has originally been paid under your previous

dental plan in 2010. They will coordinate this information

with the orthodontist to determine the correct balance due.

Please contact EBARM Department at x42253 immediately

for additional details and instructions on completing the

necessary form. Failure to do so will result in a higher out-

of-pocket ortho expense.

Q: What is the deadline to submit my claim for

reimbursement of my Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

funds?

The last day to spend funds from your 2010 Medical

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts was

March 15, 2011.

If you have paper claims to submit for 2010, make sure

they are faxed or postmarked no later than the March 31,

2011 submittal deadline. Claims submitted after March 31st

will be DENIED. PLEASE NOTE: Use only your

personalized Request for Reimbursement form. Non-

conforming reimbursement forms will be rejected. One

request form can be used for multiple expenses.

If you have questions or need additional information, please

visit www.tasconline.com or call TASC at 1-800-422-4661.

Do not be a victim of “USE IT OR LOSE IT.”

Need further assistance or have additional questions? Please call EBARM at x42253.