Volume 15, Number 1: Winter 2007
Membership Updates
Come Walk or Run With Us
CHP is again proud to sponsor two community events that are fun for all ages. Come get some great springtime exercise!
Saturday March 24
5th Annual Asthma Walk
American Lung Association, Florida Big Bend
9:00 a.m., registration 8:00
E. Peck Green Park, Downtown Tallahassee
Information:
Patty Ballantine, 386-2065
Saturday March 31
32nd Annual Springtime Tallahassee Run & Walk
10K and 1 Mile
Leon County Courthouse
Information:
gulfwinds.org,
576-3338
Free Health Classes
For a list of excellent health education classes and sign-up instructions, go to capitalhealth.com. Classes include weight loss, nutrition, CPR, newborn care, and disease management for children and adults (diabetes, asthma, cholesterol/heart disease).
Fitness Center Discounts
Get fit for less! Several fitness centers offer special discounts to CHP members. The facilities and contact information are listed on our web site. On the main menu, click Health Center Discounts.
Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act, 1998
In compliance with this act, mastectomies and related reconstructive surgery are covered benefits for CHP members. Coverage includes reconstruction of the surgically altered breast, as well as surgery and reconstruction of the other breast for a symmetrical appearance. Coverage is also available for breast prostheses and for the physical complications of mastectomy, including lymphedemas. If you have any questions, please call Member Services at 383-3311.
Review of New Medical Technologies
Capital Health Plan regularly reviews new medical technologies (drugs, procedures, and devices) for coverage. Members and providers may ask at any time for consideration of new technology. To make decisions, CHP's medical directors and consulting experts investigate many sources, such as the Technology Center Clearinghouse of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association of Chicago, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, Medicare manuals, medical journals, and government regulatory bodies. The standards for approval include:
- final acceptance by the proper government regulatory body
- testing that shows a positive effect on health
- improved health outcomes at least as helpful as any recognized option
- improved outcomes outside the investigational setting
Whole Child Leon promotes the health and well-being of children. Check out their website for more information and a list of resources and services found in this area. CHP is proud to be a member of their Professional Network.
www.wholechildproject.org/leon