(May 16, 2022) Today kicks off the second week of Financial Wellness Month at Freeport – designed to help employees take charge of their finances with online learning opportunities and resources.
This week’s theme is how to get the most out of the company’s medical and prescription drug benefits, including Medicare. Get started today with this short video on ways to save money when selecting a physician, choosing care options, ordering prescription drugs and more.
For more in-depth information on these topics and others, sign up for live webinars being presented by Freeport’s Benefits team. Employees are encouraged to verify their benefits coverage in advance of attending.
The company’s medical plan provider, United Healthcare, also offers the following online resources and tools to help plan members save money on quality health care:
- Premium Program – recognizes physicians who meet UHC guidelines for providing quality and cost-efficient care
- Six Tips to Reduce Health-care Costs and Care Options Cost Comparison Chart – resources to manage and estimate costs to save money
- Digital Tools – find network providers, view recent claims and set up a virtual visit with a care provider
- Health-care Terms – an online glossary of terms as well as videos to learn the difference between deductible, co-insurance, copay, and out-of-pocket maximum
- Naviguard – a UHC partner that helps with out of network claims and bills
- RxSS – a technology-based, online platform that provides enrolled medical plan participants tools, resources and information about their medications as well as helps save money on prescriptions
Upcoming weekly themes include discovering some benefits that are available but often missed by employees (May 23) and managing your personal finances (May 30).
For an overview of Financial Wellness Month activities, go to Employee Self Service on FM Web. Be sure to check back often and mark your calendar with the events and activities of interest to you!