April 4, 2014

Editor's Tip: Each week, BlueVISION brings you a "Fit Facts" article for you to share with your employees. These articles feature health and wellness content that can also be shared on Facebook and Twitter. We want to know how you are using the articles. Take our instant poll and see the results of how others share these wellness articles.

Legislative Update
Read about new Affordable Care Act information:

• Federal Government Releases Proposed, Final Rules on Marketplace, Reporting Requirements
• Pre-existing Condition Exclusions FAQs Updated with New PCIP Information

News and Updates
New Online Affordable Care Act (ACA) Employer Resources Available
Are you ready to answer your employees' ACA questions? If not, we want to help you understand how ACA impacts your company. We've used survey feedback to make a new ACA section  on our public employer website. You'll find important details on 2014 group health plan changes, fees, grandfathered plans — and more. Visit the site today.

Pharmacy Program Quarterly Update – First Quarter 2014
Review recent Pharmacy Program initiatives.

Issue with Summary of Charges Page in Blue Access for Employers^SM (BAE)
Please be advised that there is currently a problem with the Summary of Charges page in BAE.  Our developers are working on a fix, but we do not know yet when it will be available.
What you can do.

Upcoming Promotion Alert: No Enrollment Fee for Fitness Program this May
To celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in May, the Fitness Program is waiving the enrollment fee for new members.
How members can take advantage of this offer.

Health and Wellness
Did You Know? Getting enough sleep contributes to a healthy immune system. It can also balance our appetites by helping regulate levels of certain hormones that play a role in our feelings of hunger and fullness. — The National Sleep Foundation

Fit Facts: Helping the Earth One Action at a Time
On April 22 ― Earth Day ― many people will be committing to find ways to make sure everyone has clean air to breathe, water to drink, and a neighborhood safe from toxins.
Share these tips with employees to help the environment.

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