True Health New Mexico | true to your health | Fall 2019

{ FALL 2019 | FOR MEMBERS OF TRUE HEALTH NEW MEXICO } Individual and family True Health New Mexico plans now available We are pleased to tell you that we will be offering health coverage for individuals and families for 2020. The federal open enrollment period begins Nov. 1 and ends at midnight on Dec. 15. During this time, individuals and families looking for health coverage that starts on Jan. 1, 2020, can shop for coverage on healthcare.gov and on truehealthnewmexico.com ! T aking care of your body becomes more important as you age. If you are 50 or older, one of the best ways you can stay healthy is to focus on preventive healthcare. Some screenings and tests can help your doctor find problems sooner, before they turn into bigger problems. Here are a few: • Colon cancer screening. Colon can- cer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. When you turn 50, your chance of colon cancer goes up. There are many screening options, so talk to your doctor to learn which is best for you. • Mammogram. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women be- tween ages 50 and 74 have a mammogram every two years. • Blood pressure check. You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) without knowing it. High blood pressure can cause heart attack, stroke, and eye and kidney problems. • Cholesterol screening. Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in the U.S. One of its main risk factors is high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). A simple blood test shows your levels and risk for heart disease. With information from screening tests, you and your doctor can create a plan to improve your health and even extend your healthy years. Most preventive screenings are covered by your health plan, so don’t let the cost keep you from taking care of yourself. Learn more at truehealthnewmexico.com/ preventive-screenings.aspx . As a member of True Health New Mexico, you can get your annual flu shot at no charge. Look for a pharmacy in our network at truehealthnewmexico.com/formulary.aspx or call your primary care provider’s office. Make sure the pharmacy has the vaccine available before you go, and take your insurance ID card with you. Get your annual flu shot—it’s free! { D O N ’ T F O R G E T T O E N R O L L YO U R N E W B O R N B A B Y O N YO U R P L A N } Do you have a new addition to the family? Congratulations! We wish your baby the best of health. Please remember that for your newborn to be covered on your True Health New Mexico health plan, you must enroll him or her within 31 days of birth . To add the baby to your plan, speak with your employee benefits administrator. Your employer will send the changes to us on your behalf. Turning 50? PRIORITIZE YOUR PREVENTIVE HEALTH