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Employees with disabilities bring creativity and know-how to navigate adversity
More people with disabilities are getting hired, and that benefits everyone in the workplace. But most of all, says a nationally known advocate, employees with disabilities bring unique skill sets and perspectives that benefit productivity — and the bottom line.
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Healthy holidays for a healthy year
The holiday season is challenging when it comes to practicing healthy behaviors. Shorter, colder days, busier schedules, and social events with rich food and drink options are just a few common reasons why health gets put aside this time of year.
The Healthy Holidays campaign — a multi-week health education newsletter for the holiday season — focuses on cold and flu, healthy beverage substitutions, home and holiday safety, ways to be active, and stress management techniques.
If you're interested in learning more, email or call a Senior Health Education Consultant today.
Overcoming the holiday blues
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64% of people with a diagnosed behavioral health condition say the holidays make things worse. And the American Psychological Association says that 38% reported higher stress levels when the holidays hit.
Visit THINK to read how one mental health expert created a plan to beat her holiday blues.
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CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Confirmation Thank you for the continued collaboration as we have worked to fulfill the Consolidated Appropriations Act’s (CAA) Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) requirement. This notice is to confirm that if your business opted in via our webform, Capital Blue Cross submitted the GCPCA on December 18, 2023 on your behalf. Filing on your behalf does not transfer your compliance obligations to Capital.
Learn more about the Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation requirements from CMS. Please direct any questions to your legal counsel.
Important notice about premium payments During the new year, you may receive invoices that do not yet account for adjustments in enrollment or benefit changes. To avoid potential accounting discrepancies and similar challenges, please pay the invoice as it appears. Any applicable adjustments will be reflected on the next month’s invoice. We thank you for your cooperation.
From all of us at Capital Blue Cross, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy holiday season, and a great New Year, too.
