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In This Issue
Great American Smokeout!
Save Money with My Rx Choices
How Healthy Are You?
NC HealthSmart Health Tip
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Within 20 minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your heart rate drops and your body begins a series of other positive changes that continue for years?

At 12 hours after quitting, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
November is American Diabetes Month
 
 
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes. One in three do not know that they are diabetic.

Take this mini-q to find out if you are at risk for diabetes.
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TRICARE Forms and Information

Based on federal legislation, the North Carolina State Health Plan, beginning January 1, 2008, will no longer be able to provide North Carolina state employees or retirees with the option to choose the TRICARE supplement in lieu of the State Health Plan.

Eligible employees may continue supplemental TRICARE coverage on an individual basis beginning January 1, 2008.  However, please note that employees will not be able to have the premiums drawn from their paychecks and will have to be direct billed.

Employees who are interested in this option should click here to review important information and complete the necessary forms.
Great American Smokeout!
Ready to break the habit forever?  The 31st anniversary of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout was Thursday, November 15, 2007!  This day, millions of smokers will said "No thanks" to cigarettes for 24 hours.  The Great American Smokeout may inspire YOU to get started on the road to quit smoking forever.

For more information and resources to help you stop smoking click here or call 1-800-QUITNOW.
Save Money with My Rx Choices

My Rx Choices gives you a personalized and confidential comparison of the cost of medications you take on an ongoing basis. It also tells you how much you can save if you and your doctors choose lower-cost alternatives such as generics or over-the-counter (OTC) options. 

Visit My Rx Choices® online or call Medco Member Services at 1-800-336-5933 and ask to speak to a pharmacist. 

Examples of savings with generics or OTC alternatives are listed below.

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*Range of drugstore prices. Members are encouraged to shop around for the best prices.

How Healthy Are You?
Learn your overall health status by completing the WebMD online Health Risk Assessment (HRA). 

Identify your health risks to improve your health and lifestyle and compare your health status to the national averages of your peers.
Register Now!
The State Health Plan has reserved an area of the Web site especially for HBRs. Click here to register.
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