Healthy Living
As you age, it's more important than ever to take care of your health. Explore these articles for information and resources that can help you stay mentally and physically fit.
Your Guide to Weight Loss Over 60
The basics of weight loss are the same at any age—burn more calories than you consume and eat a healthy diet with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leaner cuts of meat.
Old-Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup
Perfect on a cold day, this quick and easy vegetarian soup, packed with vegetables and a whole grain, can be on your table in about 30 minutes.
How to Get Enough Vitamin D in the Winter
Your body needs vitamin D to stay healthy and fight infections. While there are a number of ways to get vitamin D, the majority is produced by the body in...
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- Seasonal Health
4 Ways to Stay Sun Safe
Who doesn’t love a beautiful sunny day? But when having fun in the sun, it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage.
Fruit Salad With Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing
As the weather warms up, cool down with this delicious, colorful summer fruit salad.
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- Seasonal Health
Hot Weather Safety: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Summertime is the season many people look forward to all year. But it isn’t without hazards. While the warm weather makes it easier to enjoy outdoor activities, the heat can also cause serious health concerns.
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The Health Benefits of Positivity
Is it possible that a smile a day will keep the doctor away—even during stressful times? Maybe so! Did you know that people with a positive outlook are more likely to live longer than those with a negative outlook?
- Nutrition
Balsamic Steak Skewers with Mixed Vegetables and Grilled Sweet Potatoes
This is a perfect summertime meal with lots of colorful vegetables and delicious grilled flavor.
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- Plan Information
Change Made to Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) Effective Date
In 2018, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) services will be covered for eligible members with no coinsurance, copay, or deductible. Per a CMS update, MDPP services will be available to eligible members beginning April 1, 2018.
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- Plan Information
Contacting Member Services
Our Member Services department, located in Canton, MA, is here to help!
- Nutrition
Fish Tacos With Broccoli Slaw
These delicious fish tacos, with fresh crunchy slaw topping, take less than 20 minutes to prepare.
- Preventive Health
How to Get More From Your Next Doctor Visit
How well you and your doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts of staying healthy.
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- Plan Information
How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe
As your health plan, we take concerns about health care fraud very seriously. Health care fraud affects everyone by contributing to the increase of health care costs. This article contains to information that address several fraud schemes to be aware of.
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