WINTER 2019 City of Albuquerque Human Resources Article Topics: Express Scripts Unique Services Reimbursement Delta Dental New Year’s Resolutions Upcoming BetterHealth Programs Davis Vision Upcoming Events CABQ Insurance & Benefits · BRINGING BENEFITS TO YOU · NEW LOCAL OPTIONS FOR 90 DAY SUPPLY OF MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS The City of Albuquerque is excited to announce the addition of 10 local pharmacies to the Smart90 Custom Network effective December 1, 2019. Under the Smart90 program, you can get up to a three-month supply and you could save money. Use home delivery from the Express Scripts Pharmacy OR a retail pharmacy in the Smart90 network to get those medications you take on an ongoing basis. Two ways to get savings: The Express Scripts Pharmacy-home delivery with free stand- ard shipping OR A retail pharmacy in the Smart90 Custom Network (including those listed below). Duran Central Pharmacy 1815 Central NW Highland Pharmacy 717 Encino Pl NE Best Buy Drugs 1445 Wyoming Blvd NE Menaul Compounding 11417 Menual NE ABQ Best Care 2901 Transport NE Medicine Chest 1123 Candelaria NW Victors Regent 1643 Isleta Blvd SW Sam’s Regent 7120 Wyoming NE Phil’s Pharmacy 5510 Lomas NE John’s Pharmacy 9134 Central SE As a reminder, all maintenance medications are required to be filled as a 90-day prescription. To avoid paying more than you need to for your medicine, you’ll need to get your prescription in 3 month supplies from Express Scripts Home Delivery or the Smart 90 Custom Network. Snowy Albuquerque.
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WINTER 2019
City of Albuquerque
Human Resources
Article Topics:
Express Scripts
Unique Services Reimbursement
Delta Dental
New Year’s Resolutions
Upcoming BetterHealth Programs
Davis Vision
Upcoming Events
CABQ Insurance & Benefits ·BRINGING BENEFITS TO YOU·
NEW LOCAL OPTIONS FOR 90 DAY SUPPLY OF
MAINTENANCE MEDICATIONS
The City of Albuquerque is excited to announce the addition of 10
local pharmacies to the Smart90 Custom Network effective
December 1, 2019. Under the Smart90 program, you can get up to
a three-month supply and you could save money. Use home
delivery from the Express Scripts Pharmacy OR a retail pharmacy
in the Smart90 network to get those medications you take on an
ongoing basis. Two ways to get savings:
The Express Scripts Pharmacy-home delivery with free stand-ard shipping OR
A retail pharmacy in the Smart90 Custom Network (including those listed below).
Duran Central Pharmacy 1815 Central NW Highland Pharmacy 717 Encino Pl NE Best Buy Drugs 1445 Wyoming Blvd NE Menaul Compounding 11417 Menual NE ABQ Best Care 2901 Transport NE Medicine Chest 1123 Candelar ia NW Victors Regent 1643 Isleta Blvd SW Sam’s Regent 7120 Wyoming NE Phil’s Pharmacy 5510 Lomas NE John’s Pharmacy 9134 Central SE
As a reminder, all maintenance medications are required to be
filled as a 90-day prescription. To avoid paying more than you
need to for your medicine, you’ll need to get your prescription in 3
month supplies from Express Scripts Home Delivery or the Smart
90 Custom Network.
Snowy Albuquerque.
Unique Services Reimbursement Program
If you are enrolled in the Active or Independent Plan you have
the ability to reimburse out-of-pocket expenses for you and your
dependents enrolled on your plan.
On the Active Plan, you can receive up to a $150 reimbursement
per family per calendar year under the Unique Services Reim-
bursement Program for the following:
Routine vision care, exams, glasses and contact lenses
Birth control pills
Ambulance copays
LASIK surgery
Copays for x-rays, MRIs, and other scans
Smoking cessation services
Sterilization services
Weight loss programs*
Gym membership fees*
Vitamins*
Dental treatments (cosmetic services are not reimbursable)*
On the Independent Plan, you can receive up to a $250 reim-
bursement per family per calendar year under the Unique Ser-
vices Reimbursement Program for the above-listed, in addition
to the following:
Prescription drug costs
Diagnostic devices*
Alternative therapies
Hearing aids
Routine vision care, exams, glasses and contact lenses
Disease management classes*
Dental treatments* (cosmetic services are not reimbursable)
*You must submit a note or prescription from your provider
with your Unique Services Reimbursement Form.
For more information regarding Unique Reimbursement Services, please visit:
Everyone has bacteria in their mouth. The sugars and starches in the foods you eat feed the bacteria, allowing them to produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The breakdown of the enamel can lead to tooth decay and cavi-ties.
The good news is that researchers have found that xylitol can make it harder for bacteria to adhere to the teeth. Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener that is used in place of sugar. It is just as sweet as sugar but contains 33 percent fewer calories. It can be used in preparation of diabetic meals, by those sensitive to sugar and by people interested in reducing their added sugar in-take. The sweeteners in xylitol interfere with the growth of bacteria and reduce the acids—therefore, protecting your teeth.
Researchers conducted a study with three groups of people to find out how xylitol works:
The first group chewed a standard sor-bitol-sweetened gum.
The second group chewed no gum.
And the third group chewed a xylitol sweetened gum.
After three months, the group who had chewed the xylitol-sweetened gum had the least amount of bacteria in their mouths.
Most stores now offer gums with xylitol, but they’re most often combined with other sweeteners. These gums still provide bene-fits, but experts say it’s best to chew gum with xylitol as the only sweetener.
1) Eat Healthier Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day Say no to sugary drinks like soda and juice Increase your fiber intake (fruits, vegetables,
beans, whole wheat flour) 2) Exercise More
Walk or run 10,000 steps a day Aim for 30 minutes of moderate physical
activity every day (walking, jogging, biking, etc.) This can be broken down into incre-ments (example: 3, 10 minute walks)
Add strength training to your routine at least 1 time a week for 30 minutes
Add a stretching routine 3 times a week
3) Stress Less Make sleep a priority and try and add 1 hour a
night to your sleep schedule Make a goal to read 1 book a month Spend more time with friends and family Get organized-whether it’s your desk, your
kitchen or your schedule
4) Save Money Track your spending and build a budget on a