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Doing all you can? Not if you don’t get a flu shot.

You’re washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). That’s great -- but you should still get a flu shot.

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Wellness and prevention

How to get ready for your virtual doctor visit
01/08/2021
How to get ready for your virtual doctor visit
Telemedicine (or telehealth) can bring a doctor to you when you can’t go to the office. Here are some tips to help you get the most from the visit.
Flu vs. cold vs. COVID-19: What you need to know
12/17/2020
Flu vs. cold vs. COVID-19: What you need to know
By Wayne Rawlins, MD, MBA
Flu season is here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) remains a threat. So, what should you do if you feel ill and wonder, “Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19?”
Doing all you can? Not if you don’t get a flu shot.
11/04/2020
Doing all you can? Not if you don’t get a flu shot.
You’re washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). That’s great -- but you should still get a flu shot.

Aging

5 tips for when you’re suddenly sharing living space
06/03/2020
5 tips for when you’re suddenly sharing living space
You’ve been independent for a long time. Now, you may be sharing space with adult children, grandchildren, or other friends and family who need help during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Telemedicine brings a doctor to your door
02/01/2020
Telemedicine brings a doctor to your door
You stay in touch with friends on Facebook, ask Alexa for the weather, and text family with the latest news. Now, you can have a doctor come to you for a virtual house call, too.
Senior spotlight: 7 tips to help with holiday stress
10/28/2019
Senior spotlight: 7 tips to help with holiday stress
We may love the holidays, but that doesn’t mean they are easy. For seniors, holiday stress can be heightened in a way that’s tough for younger family and friends to understand.

Medicine cabinet

Dazed and sniffling in the cold-and-flu aisle: tips for buying OTC medicines
09/02/2020
Dazed and sniffling in the cold-and-flu aisle: tips for buying OTC medicines
You’re under the weather and on your way to the pharmacy’s cold-and-flu aisle. The colorful packages all promise relief. How do you know which to choose?
Headed to the pharmacy? Ask questions!
01/30/2020
Headed to the pharmacy? Ask questions!
By Jamie Reuter, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
You go to pick up your medicine, and the clerk asks, “Do you want to speak to a pharmacist?” Most people say no, but they shouldn’t!
What’s behind rising drug costs, and strategies to manage them
09/03/2019
What’s behind rising drug costs, and strategies to manage them
By Jamie Reuter, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
It’s no secret that prescription drug prices have been on the rise. And this trend shows no signs of stopping.1 That leaves health plan sponsors looking for ways to manage costs while ensuring that employees can get the medicines they need.

Moving and eating

Yoga: Four hidden health benefits
07/20/2020
Yoga: Four hidden health benefits
If you’re thinking about yoga, consider these health benefits.
Eat your heart out: tips for heart-healthy eating
01/17/2020
Eat your heart out: tips for heart-healthy eating
Love is in the air, making it the perfect time to talk about heart health!
So, I’ve joined a gym. Now what?
01/01/2020
So, I’ve joined a gym. Now what?
One of the top New Year’s resolutions is to be healthier. That may mean a new gym membership or a promise to be more active.

Health insurance

9 good things you get with your ConnectiCare health plan
12/17/2020
9 good things you get with your ConnectiCare health plan
Being a ConnectiCare member has its perks. Check out some of the highlights of what you get with your plan.
Open enrollment is here!
11/01/2020
Open enrollment is here!
Don’t wait – get (or stay) covered! Open enrollment begins Nov. 1. We have plans to help you stay well and get the care you need if you become ill or hurt. Financial help is available for those who qualify.
Helping a parent or loved one with their Medicare coverage
10/15/2020
Helping a parent or loved one with their Medicare coverage
Are you caring for an aging parent or spouse? That can be overwhelming (especially today). And, if you’re making their health care decisions, navigating Medicare can seem like yet another chore.

For businesses

How to keep employees engaged during virtual open enrollment
12/02/2020
How to keep employees engaged during virtual open enrollment
Like almost everything at work, open enrollment is going virtual. Here are some ideas for how to do that successfully.
5 tips to make open enrollment easy
09/30/2019
5 tips to make open enrollment easy
We hear the groans. Open enrollment is always around the corner, or so it may seem. We’ve got some tips in five easy-to-follow-steps.
Stand up: protect your employees from sitting disease
09/05/2019
Stand up: protect your employees from sitting disease
Are you doing everything you can to support your employees’ health?

Around Connecticut

Supporting community organizations around Connecticut
01/19/2021
Supporting community organizations around Connecticut
ConnectiCare has always been dedicated to the health of the communities it serves. This past year, under the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic, that mission was more important than ever.
Safe fall activities for you and your family
10/06/2020
Safe fall activities for you and your family
Cooler days and nights don’t mean outdoor fun has to end. There are plenty of things you can do outside in Connecticut this fall.
Be prepared: Storm readiness for hurricane season
08/03/2020
Be prepared: Storm readiness for hurricane season
Strong winds and heavy rains are coming our way – are you prepared?

Living well

Trouble sleeping? These tricks might help.
04/16/2019
Trouble sleeping? These tricks might help.
Getting a good night’s sleep is more than satisfying: it plays a major role in our mental and physical health.
Palliative care: Extra support for patients (and their families)
03/27/2019
Palliative care: Extra support for patients (and their families)
Most doctors spend their days diagnosing illness and trying to cure it. A growing number of doctors and nurses, though, care for patients whose conditions aren’t curable.
Fitness trackers - yea or nay?
07/02/2018
Fitness trackers - yea or nay?
Sales of wearables that track physical activity are soaring.1 And it looks like ConnectiCare members are part of this wave.

Family & you

Spreading cheer from afar: holiday gift ideas
12/01/2020
Spreading cheer from afar: holiday gift ideas
You may not have in-person gatherings for the holidays this year. But that doesn’t mean you don’t celebrate.
Hope for the holidays: Tips for safe, smaller celebrations
11/16/2020
Hope for the holidays: Tips for safe, smaller celebrations
The pandemic is disrupting cherished holiday traditions and family get-togethers. Try to beat back any glumness with some ingenuity – and a plan.
Back-to-school: Balancing health with learning
08/12/2020
Back-to-school: Balancing health with learning
Officials and parents continue to struggle with plans for a new school year as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. We compiled expert guidance to help make the most of online or hybrid (part online, part in school) learning.
Our Call Center is currently experiencing extremely high volume and longer wait times. For questions related to COVID-19, visit our COVID-19 FAQs

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