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The NALC Health Benefit Plan

HBR Report

Fredric V. Rolando, President Brian Hellman, Director20547 Waverly Court Ashburn, VA 20149 - 703.729.4677

Michael J. Gill Lawrence D. Brown, Jr., Chairman Randall L. Keller

Vol. 15-5 July 2015

Board of Trustees

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The NALC Health Benefit Plan HBR Report July 2015

Director’s Report

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The Sun

Even though skin cancer is the most common of all cancers, it is relatively easy to treat when detected early. Know how to protect yourself. Check moles, lumps, sores, etc. If any of those spots meets the following guidelines, have it checked out by a physician. These guidelines are sometimes referred to as the ABCD system, so that they can be more easily remembered.

●“A” stands for asymmetry. In most of these skin lesions, the spot is going to be symmetri cal, meaning that if you cut it directly in half, the two sides will mirror each other. With a cancerous growth, however, part of it may look different from the rest.

●“B” stands for borders. A spot or area that could be melanoma sometimes has edges that are irregular instead of smooth, so look for border irregularity.

●“C” represents color changes. Any time you have a mark on your skin that changes color or is a mix of different colors, have it examined.

●“D” is for diameter. Most spots found to be malignant are not very large. They are usually about the size of a standard pencil eraser.

AccordingtotheMayoClinic,afifthletter,“E”,isnowalsobeingaddedtothisacronym.“E” stands for evolving because the skin spot may change its appearance over time. If it does, this should raise anotherredflag.

Protect yourself and apply sunscreen. Most people don’t apply enough, which is why undesirable sunburns and tanning can occur despite sunscreen application. To achieve the Sun Protection Factor (SPF,whichprotectsagainstthesun’sUVBradiation)reflectedonabottleofsunscreen,youshoulduse approximately two milligrams of sunscreen per square centimeter of skin. In practice, this means applying the equivalent of a shot glass (two tablespoons) of sunscreen to the exposed areas of the face and body (a nickel-sized amount to the face alone). If you’re using a spray, apply until an even sheen appears on the skin. Remember that sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours, or more frequently after swimming, heavy perspiration, or toweling off.

For additional information visit: www.skincancer.org.

The warm weather is upon us and it’s time to enjoy what the outdoors has to offer this time of year. Remember one thing while you’re celebrating summer, it shouldn’t mean risking your health. Skin Cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according, to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Information

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2016 Self Plus One Enrollment

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 establishes a Self Plus One enrollment type in the Federal EmployeesHealthBenefits(FEHB)Program.CoverageunderaSelfPlusOneenrollmentwillbeavailablebeginninginJanuary2016.ThefirstopportunitytoenrollinSelfPlusOnewillbeduringtheannualFederalBenefitsOpenSeasonbeginninginNovember2015.

Youcanfindmoreinformationat:www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/special-initiatives/self-plus-one/

July is Park and Recreation Month

ThisJulytheNRPAiscelebrating30yearsof Park and Recreation Month and the enduring importance of parks and recreation for the world. From the start, parks were created to serve the people—to give them a place to appreciate nature, exercise, socialize and have fun. This mission lives on and will continue to intensify into the future. This July, let’s celebrate the past, present and future of parks and recreation!

In2015,theNRPAischallengingyoutogetgnarly and rock Park and Recreation Month 80s-style. Maybe you’ll host a totally tubular aerobics dance party (leg warmers and headbands are a must!) or maybe an 80s movie night series — whatever you choose, have fun with it!

Go to http://www.nrpa.org/july/ for additional information.

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NALCHealthBenefitPlan 32ndNationalHealthBenefitSeminar October 18-21, 2015 Tropicana Las Vegas

REGISTRATION FEE: $100.00PleasecompleteaSEPARATEformforeachRegistrant

Name:________________________________________ Title:_________________________________

Branch#:_________________________BranchCity:______________________________________

BranchAddress:_________________________________________________________________________

NumberofYearsHBR:_______ NumberofSeminarsAttended:______(Please do not leave the above information blank. Please give an estimate but please do not write ALL.)

Mailing Address for Confirming Your Registration:

Street:_________________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________State:_____________Zip:____________

ContactPhone#:______________________E-MailAddress:____________________________________

ArrivalDate:________________________DepartureDate:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guest TicketsGuest tickets must be purchased and payment included with this form (please indicate the # of tickets needed below):_____Meet&Greet(Sun.)$45_____Cont.Breakfast$30(perday)_____Lunch(Mon.)$45_____Reception(Tues.)$75 ________________________________________________________________________________________

Registration Fee Includes:

• All Seminar Materials • Sunday Meet and Greet • Health Fair (During Registration) •MondayLunch • Continental Breakfast (Mon, Tues, Wed) • Tuesday Closing Reception

PleasemaketheRegistrationFee($100.00)payabletotheNALCHealthBenefitPlan.TheRegistrationFeemust accompany this form. (We are sorry but the NALC HBP cannot accept Credit Card payments.)

Mail registration form with your check to: NALCHealthBenefitPlan ATTN: 2015 Seminar 20547 Waverly Court Ashburn, Virginia 20149

A buffet is provided for meals please call for Special Dietary Needs.

QUESTIONS???–PleaseCall(703)729-8103

ForNALCHealthBenefitPlanUse ONLY:

BranchChkORPersonalChk

Check #: __________________

Check amount: ____________

DRAFT


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32nd National Health Benefit Plan SeminarTropicana Las VegasOctober 18-21, 2015

DRAFT SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Sunday, October 18 Registration Noon–6:00pm Conference Center Desk

Office/ClaimsInquiries Noon–4:30pm Monticristo 1

HealthFair Noon–4:30pm Cohiba 6 & 7

Meet&Greet 4:30–6:00pm Havana

Monday, October 19

Registration 8:00–9:00am Conference Center Desk

ContinentalBreakfast 8:00–9:00am Cohiba 6-9

ClaimsInquiries/ 7:30–8:45amVendors 12:00–1:00pm 4:30–5:30pm Monticristo 1 & 2

GeneralSession 9:00–11:15am Trinidad 2 & 3

MorningBreak 10:30–10:45am Trinidad Foyer

AwardsPresentation 11:15am–Noon Trinidad 2 & 3

Luncheon* Noon–1:00pm Cohiba 6 - 9

TrainingClasses 1:00–4:30pm (See Seminar Badges for Rooms)

AfternoonBreak 2:30–2:45pm (Outside Classrooms)

*Awards will be presented during the General Session with pictures after-wards. If you have a guest that would like to see you receive an award they are invited to sit in the back of the room. We will still provide lunch on Monday for Seminar registrants.

Tuesday, October 20ContinentalBreakfast 8:00–9:00am Cohiba 6 - 9

ClaimsInquiries/ 7:30–8:45amVendors 12:00–1:00pm 4:30–5:15pm Monticristo 1 & 2

TrainingClasses 9:00am–Noon (See Seminar Badges for Rooms)

MorningBreak 10:30–10:45am (Outside Classrooms)

LunchBreak Noon–1:00pm (On your own)

TrainingClasses 1:00–4:30pm (See Seminar Badges for Rooms)

AfternoonBreak 2:30–2:45pm (Outside Classrooms)

CLOSING 6:30–9:30pmRECEPTION Beach Club

Wednesday, October 21ContinentalBreakfast 8:00–9:00am Cohiba 6 - 9

ClaimsInquiries 8:00–10:45am Monticristo 1

Speakers 9:00–11:00am Trinidad 2 & 3

MorningBreak 10:10–10:25am Trinidad Foyer

TrainingClasses 11:05am–Noon (See Seminar Badges for Rooms)


HBR Awards

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HBR Award Certificate - Deadline September 1, 2015

Ifyouareplanningtoattendthisyear’sseminarinLasVegasandhavebeentheBranchHealthBenefitRepresentativefor10,20,30yearsorlongerandhavenotreceivedarecognitionawardatanyofourpreviousHBPSeminars,pleasefillouttheformbelowandmailittotheNALCHealthBenefitPlanAttention:HBPSeminar,20547WaverlyCt.,Ashburn,VA20149bySeptember1,2015in order to receive an award at the Seminar.

HBR Award Recognition Form

IhavebeenanHBRfor10,20,30yearsorlongerandIwillbeatthe32ndNationalHealthBenefitSeminarinLasVegas.IhavenotreceivedarecognitionawardfromtheNALCHealthBenefitPlanfortheyearsofserviceindicatedbelow.

Name:________________________________________________________

Branch:________

Street:________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:__________________________________________________

Contactnumber:__________________________

IhavebeentheBranchHBRfor______years.


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IMPORTANT CHANGE! NEW RESERVATION PHONE NUMBER.

NALC Health Benefit Plan Seminar 2015 - Room ReservationsTheNALCHBProomrateis$115plustax,perroom,pernightfortheClubDeluxeroom.Reservations for the Tropicana can be made through the following website link:https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12446014.

There has been a problem with the previous phone number that we advertised for room reservations. If you would like call for a reservation please call 702-739-2645 or 800-634-4000andpress“0”orwaitfor the operator to answer the line, then ask for reservations. Please be sure to tell reservations that youarewiththeNALCHealthBenefitPlanSeminar2015.Wearesorryforanyissuesthatyoumayand encountered trying to make your reservation for the Seminar.

Please be aware that the rate guarantee cutoff for room reservations is September 21, 2015.

Best Branch Newsletter Article Award - Deadline September 1, 2015

Send us your original newsletter articles! The Plan will be presenting an award at the Seminar for thebestBranchoriginalnewsletterarticle.ThearticlecanbeonPlanbenefits,humanintereststories about how the HBP helped branch members, or any other health related articles that you feel are of interest to the membership. Please forward a copy of your June or July 2015 newsletterarticleto:NALCHealthBenefitPlan,AttentionBethMorris,20547WaverlyCt.,Ashburn, VA 20149. The deadline to receive your article is September 1, 2015.

HBR and Branch Awards Procedure Change

IncludedintheHBRreportisinformationregardingtheBestNewsletterAwardandtheHBRYearsofService Awards. Please note that if you will be receiving an Award at the Seminar including Branch Awards there will be a reserved section of seating (near the front of the room) at the General Session on Monday, October 19, 2015, for anyone receiving an Award. This will allow the Plan to moreefficientlyhandoutawardsinatimelymanner.Thankyouforyourcooperationandifyouhave any questions feel free to ask an HBP Staff member.

Seminar Information

NALCHealthBenefitPlan 1-888-636-NALCRecordedBenefitInformation 1-888-636-NALC PrescriptionDrugProgram 1-800-933-NALCCaremarkSPS 1-800-237-2767 OAPNetworkProviders 1-877-220-NALC Precertification 1-877-220-NALCFraud Hot Line 1-888-636-NALC Mental Health / Substance Abuse 1-877-468-1016

NALCHealthBenefitPlan20547 Waverly CourtAshburn, VA 20149


Summer Safety

Summer brings a lot of fun and a lot of health and safety challenges. Take a few minutes to be safe and healthy.

• Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets on the water.• Put on sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin from the sun.• Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty.• Put on insect repellent.• Wash your hands often.

For additional tips and information visit: www.cdc.gov.

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