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2021 Calendar - Viva Health
2021 Calendar
2021 Calendar - Viva Health
The Viva Health Cafés                                                                                              The Viva Health Cafés
                                                                                                                           are open if you have questions
                                                                                                                          about your benefits and want to
             As we begin 2021, Viva Health Café events look a little different than they did in                            speak with someone in person;
        the past. Our top priority is keeping you safe, but we still want to make sure you’re informed.                  however, we encourage you to call
           We hope to start holding in-person events at all of our cafés soon, but in the meantime,                       and schedule an appointment to
                                    we are bringing events to you virtually.                                                  make sure you stay safe.
                  Visit our Enjoy Life Online website at VivaHealth.com/virtual-events.
                        You’ll find fun and educational videos from chair aerobics to                                        Call your local café at the
                 cooking classes. You can also get a refresher course on your 2021 benefits.                                   number listed below:

   As soon as we have in-person events scheduled, we will send you a card in the mail and update our
       Facebook page and website. Not following us on Facebook yet? Search for Viva Medicare.                                         Dothan
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2021 Calendar - Viva Health
January                         The new year is time to set goals
                                                     and focus on your health so
                                                     you can live your best life!

                                                        $0 Copay for Primary Care Physician (PCP) Visits and
                                                        $0 or Low Copays for Specialists

                                                        No Referrals Needed to See a Specialist in
                                                        your Provider System

                                                        Dental Allowance with No Prior Authorizations

                                                        Coverage for Vision, Eyeglasses, & Contact Lenses

                                                        Over-the-Counter Allowance

                                                        The Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program

                                                        Large Network of Doctors and Hospitals

                                                        Worldwide Emergency Coverage

                                                        Learn more about your 2021 benefits by visiting
                                                                VivaHealth.com/virtual-events.

What are your health goals for 2021?
  Move my body 20-30 minutes a day
  Cut back on sugary and fatty foods
  Drink more water
  Keep my mind active with puzzles or games
  Eat more fruits and vegetables
Other ideas:

                                              Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
2021 Calendar - Viva Health
SUNDAY                     MONDAY                      TUESDAY                    WEDNESDAY                   THURSDAY                      FRIDAY                 SATURDAY

                                                                                                                                                               01                   02
                                                                          Check us out on Facebook                                       If you have diabetes,
                                                                                                                                          check your glucose
                                                                             @VivaMedicare                                                   level every day.
                                                                                                                                            New Year’s Day
                                                                                                                                         Viva Medicare offices closed

                     03                        04                         05                           06                       07                             08                  09
                                                                                      Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                         Online video.

     Fill Your Pillbox

                     10                          11                        12                          13                       14                             15                   16
                                                                                                                 If you have heart
                            Schedule your annual
                                                                                                              failure, weigh yourself
                               wellness visit.
                                                                                                                     every day.

     Fill Your Pillbox

                     17                          18                        19                          20                       21                             22                   23
                                                                                      Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                         Online video.
                                 Martin Luther
     Fill Your Pillbox           King Jr. Day

                     24                          25                        26                          27                       28                             29                   30
31                                                       Schedule glaucoma                                                               It’s not too late to get
                                                           eye screening.                                                                     your flu shot.

                  Tip of the Month                                                         •
                                                                                           •
                                                                                               Feeling sad, anxious, or tired
                                                                                               Problems with bladder control
                                                                                                                                     Your annual wellness visit is covered by Viva Medicare
                                                                                                                                       at no cost to you. Our Member Services team is
                   An annual wellness visit sets your new year up for success.
                                                                                           •   Fall risk assessment                  happy to help you find a physician in your network.
                   During this visit with your Primary Care Physician (PCP), you’ll
                   have one-on-one time to talk about problems you may be                  •   Medication review
                                                                                                                                        Call 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
                   having that would not come up during a sick visit, such as:             •   Problems with sleep or diet
2021 Calendar - Viva Health
February                               It’s is American Heart Month.
                                                       The month of February is dedicated to motivating us all
                                                         to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease.

                                                      One of the best ways to reduce your risk of having a heart attack
                                                     or stroke is checking your blood pressure at home regularly.
                                                      To make sure your numbers are accurate, follow the steps below:

                                                        Take at least 2 readings that are 1 minute apart in the morning, before
                                                        taking any medications, and again in the evening before dinner.
                                                        Don’t smoke, exercise, or drink caffeinated beverages or alcohol
                                                        within 30 minutes of taking your blood pressure.
                                                        Check the cuff size and fit of your blood presure monitor.

                                                        Place the bottom of the cuff above the bend of your elbow.

                                                        Rest in a chair for at least 5 minutes with your left arm resting
                                                        comfortably on a flat surface at heart level. Sit calmly, don’t talk,
                                                        and make sure you’re relaxed.
                                                        Keep your feet flat on the floor with your back straight and supported.

                                                        Write down your results so you can share with your doctor later.

What will you do this month
to improve your heart health?
  Get to or maintain a healthy weight
  Start managing my stress better
  Walk the dog, garden, or do something physical
  Stop smoking or limit alcohol
  Check my blood pressure regularly
Other ideas:

                                                   Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                 MONDAY                          TUESDAY                  WEDNESDAY                       THURSDAY                       FRIDAY           SATURDAY

                                       01                              02                         03                           04                       05            06
                                                                               Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                  Online video.

                                                     Groundhog Day                                                                      National Wear Red Day

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                      Remember to limit                                                                                                  Get your cholesterol
                     your sodium intake.                                                                                                   level checked.

Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                               Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                  Online video.
Valentine’s Day
Fill Your Pillbox      Presidents’ Day

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                                                                                                                                            Schedule your
                                                                                                                                        mammogram (women)
                                                                                                                                          or prostate (men)
                                                                                                                                              screening.
Fill Your Pillbox

                                         5
                28                                                     Normal: Less than 120/80 mmHg
                        There are    main blood                        Prehypertension: 120-139/80-90 mmHg
                            pressure ranges                            High Blood Pressure - Hypertension Stage 1: 140-159/90-99 mmHg
                                                                       High Blood Pressure - Hypertension Stage 2: 160+/100+ mmHg
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                       (according to the American Heart Association)   Hypertension Crisis - Emergency Stage: 180+/110+ mmHg

                      Tip of the Month
                      If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, your doctor can write you a prescription for a blood pressure
                      monitor. This prescription can be used to purchase one monitor a year using your over-the-counter (OTC) allowance. To order from the OTC
                      catalog or for more information, visit cvs.com/otchs/viva 24/7 or call 1-888-628-2770 (TTY: 711) Monday – Friday, 8am – 7pm.
March           Dental Care: Here’s something
                                              to smile about!
                                   No plan approvals needed! No copays or coinsurance!
                                   No cost to you, unless you exceed your dental allowance.

                                        Your Viva Medicare plan comes with a dental
                                        allowance to use for any dental service you
                                       need that’s not cosmetic, like teeth whitening.

                                            You can use any dentist you want, as long
                                             as they haven’t opted out of Medicare.

How will you use your dental
allowance this year?
  Routine cleanings
  Fillings
  Tooth removals
  Bridges
  Dentures
            Other services:

                               Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                     MONDAY                   TUESDAY              WEDNESDAY                THURSDAY                   FRIDAY                SATURDAY

                                              01                   02                        03                    04                     05                   06
                                                                           Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                              Online video.

                    07                        08                   09                        10                    11                     12                   13
                            If you have diabetes,                                                                             Monitor your
                           inspect your feet daily.                                                                          blood pressure.

    Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                           Tune in to Enjoy Life
Daylight Savings Starts                                                       Online video.
   (Move Clocks Ahead
       One Hour)

    Fill Your Pillbox                                                         St. Patrick’s Day

                    21                         22                   23                       24                    25                      26                  27
                              If you received a
                            Medicare satisfaction                                                                          Get a bone mineral
                           survey, please fill it out                                                                        density exam.
                               and send it in.
    Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                                                              Have you signed up
                                                                           Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                                           for your Member Portal?
                                                                              Online video.
                                                                                                    Visit vivamembers.com/memberportal
    Fill Your Pillbox

                          Tip of the Month
                          Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14th. When you move your clocks forward, you’ll get an extra hour of sunlight each day.
                          Use that time wisely by adding a late afternoon walk to your schedule, volunteering in your community, or starting a new hobby.
April                          National Prescription Drug
                                                                  Take Back Day.

                                                                              Twice a year, in April and October, the
                                                                              U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
                                                                              (DEA) sponsors the National
                                                                              Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
                                                                              This program provides a safe, easy, and
                                                                              anonymous way for people to dispose of
                                                                              prescription drugs. Pharmacies, fire stations,
                                                                              and police stations set up secure drop-off
                                                                              locations where you can safely dispose of the
                                                                              medications you no longer need.

                                                         Prescription medications that are left unused could end
                                                          up lost, stolen, or misused. Make sure you store your
                                                         medications in a safe place, out of reach from visitors
                                                        to your home, and dispose of old medications properly.
How will you remember to take
your medications every day?                                     Visit takebackday.dea.gov to learn more.
  Take medication at the same time every day
  when I do another daily routine
  Use a pillbox with the days of the week
  Leave myself notes on the refrigerator or
  bathroom mirror
  Set an alarm on my phone
  Turn my bottle upside down after taking
  medicine, then turn it over at the end of the
  day as a reminder to start over tomorrow
Other ideas:

                                                  Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                  MONDAY                   TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY                   THURSDAY                    FRIDAY                   SATURDAY

                                                                                                                01                         02                 03

                04                   05                      06                       07                        08                        09                  10
                     If you have diabetes,
                     get your A1c checked.
Easter Sunday
Fill Your Pillbox

                11                    12                      13                       14                       15                         16                  17
                                                                      Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                         Online video.

Fill Your Pillbox                                                                                     Tax Day

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                                                                                                                          If you received a
                                                                                                                        Medicare satisfaction
                                                                                                                       survey, please fill it out
                                                                                                                           and send it in.
Fill Your Pillbox

                25                    26                      27                       28                       29                         30
                                                                      Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                         Online video.

Fill Your Pillbox

                         Tip of the Month
                         You can get most of your prescriptions in 90-day supplies and sign up for free home delivery through our mail-order service.
                         This saves you time, money, and ensures you won’t run out of your medications. Call CVS Caremark at 1-866-788-5146.
                         TTY users call 1-800-231-4403, Monday – Friday, 7am – 9pm and Saturday 8am – Noon.
May                         May 26th is National Senior
                                                                 Health & Fitness Day.

                                                             This day is dedicated to increasing awareness about
                                                               the benefits of health and fitness for older adults.
                                                                 Here’s how moving your body every day helps:

                                                            • Reduces fall risks and increases the ability to live independently

                                                            • Maintains strength, healthy joints, and muscles

                                                            • Reduces or controls blood pressure

                                                            • Decreases the risk of colon cancer and diabetes

                                                            • Eases symptoms of anxiety

                                                            • Offers community and companionship when done in groups

                                                            • Lessens or prevents arthritis joint swelling and pain

How will you get your body moving
this month?
  Visit Enjoy Life Online and do a chair aerobics or
  stretching class
  Walk my dog or work in the garden
  Start doing yoga
  Invest in some good tennis shoes
  Build strength in my arms with light weights

Other ideas:

                                                       Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                   MONDAY                     TUESDAY             WEDNESDAY                   THURSDAY                    FRIDAY                 SATURDAY

                                                                                                                                                                        01
                                                                                  Follow us on Facebook
                                                                                     @VivaMedicare

                     02                         03                 04                        05                       06                        07                     08
                                                                            Tune in to Enjoy Life                             Schedule a glaucoma
                                                                               Online video.                                     screening test.

     Fill Your Pillbox

                     09                          10                 11                       12                       13                         14                     15

     Mother’s Day
     Fill Your Pillbox                                       National Women’s Health Week: May 9–15

                     16                          17                 18                       19                       20                         21                     22
                          Schedule your yearly                              Tune in to Enjoy Life
                             physical exam.                                    Online video.

     Fill Your Pillbox

                     23                          24                 25                       26                       27                        28                      29
                                                                                                                                If you received a
30                        31                                                                                                  Medicare satisfaction
                                                                                                                             survey, please fill it out
                                                                            National Senior Health                               and send it in.
                              Memorial Day
                          Viva Medicare offices closed                          & Fitness Day

Tip of the Month
If you haven’t signed up for the Silver&Fit ® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program, now’s the time. This program is designed specifically for older adults and best of all,
membership is included with every Viva Medicare plan. Visit SilverandFit.com to search for a gym near you and learn more about at-home fitness kits and online classes.
You can also call 1-877-427-4788 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711 Monday - Friday, 7am - 8pm.
June            It’s Men’s Health Month!
                                            The month of June is dedicated to raising awareness of
                                             preventable health problems and encouraging early
                                           detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

                                                              According to the Centers for Disease Control and
                                                              Prevention, men in the United States, on average,
                                                              die 5 years earlier than women and die at
                                                              higher rates from the three leading causes of death:
                                                              heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries.
                                                              Many health conditions can be treated when
                                                              medical advice is sought early.

                                              If you’re a man, listen to your body and be sure to get regular
                                                checkups. Not only will you live longer, but you’ll also have a
                                              better quality of life. If you’re a woman, encourage the men in
                                                        your life to start taking control of their health.
What will you do this month to take
control of your health?
  Make healthier food choices
  Stay active
  Quit smoking
  Get a checkup
  Address mental health concerns

Other ideas:

                                      Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                      MONDAY                     TUESDAY                WEDNESDAY                  THURSDAY            FRIDAY            SATURDAY

                                                                    01                        02                03                     04               05
                                                                             Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                Online video.

                06                        07                        08                        09                10                     11               12
                                                        Talk with
                                                                                                                       Stay active for 20 to
                                                    your doctor about
                                                                                                                       30 minutes each day.
                                                   high blood pressure.

Fill Your Pillbox

                13                         14                        15                        16               17                     18               19
                                                                             Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                Online video.

Fill Your Pillbox              Flag Day

                20                         21                        22                        23               24                     25               26
                          Discuss completing
                         an advance directive
                         with your doctor and
 Father’s Day                your family.
Fill Your Pillbox

                27                         28                        29                        30
                                                                             Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                Online video.

Fill Your Pillbox

                    Tip of the Month
                                                                                                                         Tune in to Enjoy Life Online
                    When you hit the road or air this summer for vacation, remember that Viva Medicare
                                                                                                                     at VivaHealth.com/Virtual-Events
                    is right there alongside you, providing worldwide emergency coverage.
July         Don't forget about the extra benefits & services
                                                   available to you, just because you’re a
                                                          Viva Medicare member!
                                                 And in these hot summer months, don’t forget to stay hydrated!

                                                   •   24-hour Nurse Line – Tips for non-emergency treatments of minor
                                                       illnesses or injuries and general education from Viva Medicare partners.
                                                       Call 1-833-605-1511 any time day or night.

                                                   •   Coverage for Vision and Eyewear – You’re covered for an annual routine
                                                       eye exam at no cost to you and have an eyewear allowance for glasses or
                                                       contact lenses.

                                                   •   The Silver&Fit Healthy Aging and Exercise Program – Designed specifically
                                                       for older adults. Visit SilverandFit.com or call 1-877-427-4788 (toll-free)
                                                       TTY users call 711.

                                                   •   CVS Pharmacy ExtraCare Health Card – Get 20% off CVS-brand
                                                       health-related items valued at $1 or more.

                                                   •   Hearing Care Solutions – Discounts on hearing aids and annual
                                                       hearing exams at no charge. Call 1-866-344-7756 to learn more.

                                                   •   Philips Lifeline – Discounts on medical alert services.
                                                       Visit offer.lifelinesys.com/VivaHealth or call 1-800-242-1306 Ext. 4535.

How will you make sure you drink
enough fluids this summer?
  Always keep a water bottle nearby
  Eat fruits like melons that contain water
  Measure my water (65 ounces every day)
  Add fruit to my water to enhance the taste
  Set an alarm to remind me to drink water
Other ideas:

                                               Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                  MONDAY                       TUESDAY                 WEDNESDAY                    THURSDAY                      FRIDAY                  SATURDAY

                                                                                                                         01                         02                        03

                 04                         05                     06                         07                         08                        09                         10
                                                                             Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                Online video.
Independence Day       Independence Day
                             (Observed)
 Fill Your Pillbox    Viva Medicare offices closed

                 11                          12                     13                         14                        15                         16                         17
                                                                                                       Schedule a colorectal
                                                                                                         cancer screening.

 Fill Your Pillbox

                 18                          19                     20                        21                         22                         23                         24
                                                                             Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                                Online video.

 Fill Your Pillbox

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                           Schedule an
                            eye exam.

 Fill Your Pillbox

                                                     Tip of the Month
                                                     VCare is a wellness program designed to help members with complex and/or chronic conditions such as diabetes and
                                                     high blood pressure stay as healthy as possible. Our specially trained team looks for opportunities to help keep you well.
                                                     This support is offered to all Viva Medicare members at no cost. Your doctor may refer you to this program, or you can refer
                                                     yourself. Call 1-855-698-2273, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm for more information.
August                       Lack of sleep can cause
                                                  confusion, memory problems,
                                                      and even depression.

                                                      Most healthy older adults age 65 or older need
                                                  7-8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested and alert.
                                                Make your sleep a priority by sticking to a sleep schedule, sleeping
                                                 on a comfortable mattress and pillow, and exercising every day.

                                                       It’s important to let your mind and body slow down
                                                    before bedtime. Instead of watching TV or playing on your
                                                         phone, turn on some quiet music or read a book.

                                                     You’ll be sleeping soundly in no time.
What will you do to start sleeping
better this month?
  Talk to my doctor about snoring issues
  Skip afternoon naps
  Try to reduce stress
  Do stretching exercises before bed
  Keep the bedroom cool and dark
Other ideas:

                                           Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                  MONDAY                   TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY                   THURSDAY                   FRIDAY              SATURDAY

                    01                   02                       03                      04                      05                       06                      07
                                                                          Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                             Online video.

    Fill Your Pillbox

                    08                   09                       10                      11                      12                       13                      14
                                                    Weigh yourself
                                                 every day, if you have
                                                     heart failure.

    Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                          Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                             Online video.

    Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                                                        Schedule a
                                                                                                       dental exam.

    Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                                 Sign up for or check your
                                                                                      Member Portal
                                                                          Visit vivamembers.com/memberportal
    Fill Your Pillbox

Tip of the Month                                                                                               Call your Viva Medicare Member Services team for more
Did you know that your Viva Medicare plan covers alternative health services such as acupuncture                information at 1-800-633-1542. TTY users dial 711.
and visits to the chiropractor, if you have certain medical conditions? These forms of treatment can                          Monday – Friday, 8am - 8pm
provide relief, improve mental and physical health, and reduce pain.                                                  Oct. 1 – Mar. 31, 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm
September                                       September is
                                                           Healthy Aging Month!

                                                     It’s not too late to
                                                 schedule your preventive
                                                   tests and screenings
                                                           this year.

                                                  Your doctor will determine
                                                  when each of the following
                                                        are needed:

                                                   Men & Women:                    Men:
                                                    • Colon cancer screening       • Prostate cancer screening
                                                    • Diabetic eye exam            Women:
                                                    • Cholesterol screening        • Breast cancer screening
                                                    • Hearing exam
                                                                                   • Cervical cancer screening
                                                    • Thyroid exam
                                                    • Skin cancer screening        • Bone density screening
                                                    • Vaccinations
                                                      (flu, pneumonia, shingles)

What screening(s) have you had this year?
   Colon cancer screening
   Diabetic eye exam
   Cholesterol screening
   Hearing exam
   Skin cancer screening
What still needs to be scheduled?

                                            Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                  MONDAY               TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY                  THURSDAY                   FRIDAY                 SATURDAY

                                                                                   01                       02                      03                       04
                                                                   Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                      Online video.

                 05                   06                   07                       08                      09                      10                       11
                                                                                           Get your pneumonia
                                                                                               vaccination.

 Fill Your Pillbox        Labor Day

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                                                                   Tune in to Enjoy Life                            Talk with your doctor
                                                                      Online video.                                about your cholesterol.
Grandparents Day
 Fill Your Pillbox

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                                               Schedule a
                                              mammogram
                                           (women) or prostate
                                              exam (men).
 Fill Your Pillbox

                26                    27                  28                       29                      30
                                                                                                                          Tune in to Enjoy Life Online
                                                                   Tune in to Enjoy Life                                        video at noon at
                                                                      Online video.
                                                                                                                        VivaHealth.com/Virtual-Events
 Fill Your Pillbox

                     Tip of the Month            The flu virus changes every year, so you need to get a flu shot every flu season. Everyone over the age of 6
                                                 months should get a flu shot, unless you have a history of severe allergic reaction to the vaccine. The flu shot
                      Get Your Flu               not only protects you from getting sick, but it also protects the people around you. The flu shot takes about two
                                                 weeks to start working in your body, so it’s important to get your flu shot early. Great news: with Viva Medicare,
                       Shot Now!                 you don’t have to pay for the flu shot – it’s free! Just visit any network doctor or pharmacy.
October       World Mental Health
                                  Day is October 10th!
                                       This day is dedicated to raising public
                                     awareness about the importance of mental
                                    health, gaining understanding about mental
                                      and emotional disorders, and improving
                                    the care, treatment, and recovery of people
                                     with mental disorders. Examples of mental
                                               health disorders include:

                                          • Anxiety disorders,                    • Eating disorders
                                            including panic disorder,
                                                                                  • Personality disorders
                                            obsessive compulsive
                                            disorder, and phobias                 • Post-traumatic stress disorder
                                          • Depression, bipolar disorder,         • Psychotic disorders,
                                            and other mood disorders                including schizophrenia

                                                        If you are feeling sad, depressed,
                                                or anxious, you don’t have to suffer in silence.
                                          For help finding a mental health provider, call Member Services
                                                                at 1-800-633-1542.
How will you keep your brain
mentally sharp?
  Read a book
  Write in a journal
  Learn a new language or hobby
  Play a musical instrument
  Solve a puzzle or play a game
Other ideas:

                                  Member Services: 1-800-633-1542 (toll-free) | TTY users: 711
SUNDAY                  MONDAY                  TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY               THURSDAY                 FRIDAY              SATURDAY

                                                                                                                                        01                02
                                                                  Check us out on Facebook
                                                                     @VivaMedicare

                     03                    04                     05                      06                   07                      08                 09
                              Monitor your                                                         Discuss your
                           blood sugar daily, if                                                  medications with
                            you have diabetes.                                                      your doctor.

     Fill Your Pillbox

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                                                                                                                     The Annual Enrollment
                                                                          Tune in to Enjoy Life                       Period begins today.
                                                                             Online video.                                Tell a friend
World Mental Health Day                                                                                                about Viva Medicare.
     Fill Your Pillbox        Columbus Day

                     17                     18                     19                      20                   21                      22                23
                                                   Get your flu shot.

     Fill Your Pillbox

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31                                                                        Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                             Online video.

       Halloween

                           Tip of the Month                        For women, this is a good reminder each year to get your mammogram or breast X-ray.
                                                                   Mammograms are the most important screening test for breast cancer. The test helps find
                           Breast Cancer                           breast cancer early, when it’s small, has not spread, and is easier to treat. Viva Medicare
                                                                   covers one baseline mammogram for women between the ages of 35 and 39 and one
                          Awareness Month                          screening mammogram every 12 months for women ages 40 and older, all at no cost to you!
November                            November is the
                                                 month to give thanks!

                                                  When gratitude fills our hearts
                                                  and minds, it leaves less room
                                                    for us to be sad or angry.

                                                    Scientists say that when we look for ways to be grateful, a
                                              shift takes place in our minds and our bodies. Not only do we start
                                                   thinking less negatively about our lives, but our bodies start
                                                       producing hormones that make us feel better as well.

What are you grateful for this month?
  I learned something new
  I witnessed an act of kindness
  The beautiful weather
  My friends and family
  I am hopeful and at peace
Other ideas:

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                                                                      Tune in to Enjoy Life
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                                                                                                                                    Smokeout
                                                                                                                                  Start a smoking
                                                                                                                              cessation program today.
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                                                                      Tune in to Enjoy Life
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                                Get your flu and
                                                                               Follow us on Facebook
                               pneumonia shots.                                @VivaMedicare
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                              Tip of the Month
                                                                    This month, people across the country raise awareness of symptoms, promote healthy living, and
                                 American                           ensure everyone is aware of risk factors of diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s
                                                                    important to get your A1c checked every 90 days by your Primary Care Physician (PCP).
                              Diabetes Month
December                                                Good health is the
                                                                          greatest gift of all.
                                                                           End your year on a healthy note and take
                                                                        advantage of all the benefits Viva Medicare offers:

                                                                    •     Yearly wellness exam
                                                                    •     Colon cancer screening (ages 50+)
                                                                    •     Breast Cancer Screening (women)
                                                                    •     Yearly diabetic eye exam
                                                                    •     Lab test for 3-month blood sugar levels
                                                                          (Hemoglobin A1c test for diabetics)
                                                                    •     Home-delivery for 90-day supplies of your medications
                                                                    •     Flu shot and other recommended vaccines
                                                                    •     The Silver&Fit Healthy Aging and Exercise Program
                                                                    •     Dental allowance with no prior authorizations
                                                                    •     Allowance for over-the-counter items

What healthy new year’s resolutions
can you start now?
  Strive for Five (The USDA recommends five helpings of
  fruits and vegetables for seniors everyday)
  Start moving my body more
  Cut down on sugar
  Boost my brain
  Quit smoking
Other ideas:

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                        Check your                                Tune in to Enjoy Life
                      blood pressure.                                Online video.

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                                                                                             Weigh yourself
                                                                                            every day, if you
                                                                                           have heart failure.

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                                                                  Tune in to Enjoy Life
                                                                     Online video.

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                        Stay strong;
                     get a bone mineral
                       density exam.

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                      Tip of the Month                                                                           Viva Medicare wishes you
                      If your Viva Medicare plan has any copay or benefit changes, you will start
                      seeing them in January. If your plan has a drug deductible, it will start over               Happy Holidays
                      on January 1, 2022. Try to get any end-of-the-year prescriptions or services
                      completed before December 31, 2021, if you can.                                            and a wonderful New Year!
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