Benefits Corner
Benefits Corner this month features stories on the HIPPA Privacy Notice and the Saia Women's Health Notice. Also featured are articles on two new programs aimed to improve health, a story that spotlights “America Saves Week” and a story on how to take advantage of Prudential's Financial Wellness Center to achieve peace of mind with financial wellness.
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Saia’s Highest Honor:
Tony Richards Award Recipient Named
Congratulations to the 2019 Sales, Operations and Safety Winners
Saia Recognizes American Heart Month
HIPPA Privacy Notice
Saia is required to provide our employees with regular Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy notices.
Current regulations set forth an annual requirement to inform employees as to where they can obtain a copy of the HIPPA notice. In fulfillment of this obligation, any employee who wishes to obtain a copy of the initial or follow-up HIPPA notice may request one from the Saia Benefits Department by calling 1-985-868-1030, extension 2121 or 2124.
Women’s Health Notice
Under Saia’s health plan, coverage will be provided to a person who is receiving benefits for a medically necessary mastectomy and who elects breast reconstruction after the mastectomy, for:
- Reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has been performed
- Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance
- Prostheses
- Treatment of physical complication of all stages of mastectomy, including lymph edemas
This coverage is provided in consultation with the attending physician and the patient, and will be subject to the same annual deductibles and coinsurance that apply for a mastectomy. Employees with questions about this coverage should contact the member service number on the UnitedHealthcare health plan ID card.
New Programs Aim to Improve Health
Employees and spouses who took part in the Healthy Directions Program and were identified as having either cardiovascular disease or diabetes/prediabetes can voluntarily enroll in two programs being offered - the Take Charge Diabetes Program or the Take Charge Cardiovascular Program - now through February 21.
Information has and will continue to be communicated to this employee and spouse population, only. Note that the programs provide coaching via a registered dietitian to those enrolled as well as a reward for its completion. Also, all results are confidential.
America Saves Week
As it relates to our “Taking Care of Each Other” core value, we are excited to spotlight “America Saves Week,” taking place February 24 - 29. Since 2007, this week has been an annual event as well as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully. It is an initiative of the Consumer Federation of America, a non-profit, pro-consumer organization of over 270 consumer education, advocacy, and cooperative members dedicated to advancing consumer interest. America Saves uses principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to motivate, encourage and support everyday Americans to save money, reduce debt, build wealth and create better financial habits.
Enjoy Financial Wellness
Financial wellness is the peace of mind you feel when you’ve balanced saving and spending … planning for the unexpected and for tomorrow.
How do you achieve it? That’s what the Financial Wellness Center is for.
The Financial Wellness Center contains:
- Engaging articles,
- Short videos, and
- Interactive tools,
All of which can help you achieve your financial wellness goals. Register online and personalize your experience based on your most important goals. And, the center’s content becomes more relevant the more you use it.
Visit it today: www.prudential.com/saia