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Hally care coordinators and health coaches are available to support and encourage you on your wellness journey as a no-cost, built-in part of your health insurance plan. Learn more about how to take advantage of these benefits at hally.com/care.

New Year + New Health! When it comes to your health and wellness, we’ve got you covered. Hally® health is all about helping you live your healthiest life. And we give you plenty of ways to do it, including fitness courses, recipes, wellness rewards, health coaching, care coordination and more. Staying healthy isn’t easy, but you’ve got this! Check out our health and wellness resources at hally.com.

Cheers to a fabulous 2025! 🎉 Wishing all our amazing members a year full of joy and happiness!

Our health coaches are your health partners. They’ll help you with nutrition, weight loss, staying active and more, so that YOU can reach your goals in the new year and beyond. Learn about this FREE program that pairs you one-on-one with an expert health coach at hally.com/care/.

Winter is here! ⛄ Here were tips to reduce your risk of falling. • Wear shoes with good traction. • Dress warmly so muscles stay relaxed. • Don’t rush. • Be alert. • Keep walkways clear.

December is National Hand-washing Awareness Month.🧼👐 • Hand-washing with soap and water for 20 seconds is the best way to get rid of germs. • Hand-washing is an easy and effective way to stay healthy. • Always wash your hands: – Before preparing and eating food. – Before and after caring for someone sick. – After using the bathroom. – After sneezing, coughing or nose blowing.

Starting January 1, 2025, for Medicare members with prescription drug coverage (Part D), there will no longer be a coverage gap, sometimes referred to as the “donut hole.” Once a Medicare Part D member reaches the end of their Initial Coverage Phase ($2,000 out-of-pocket cap for the year), they will pay $0 for their covered prescription drugs for the rest of the plan year. If you have any questions, contact us using the phone number on your member ID card or visit https://lnkd.in/gDarARsb to learn more.

Seeking prenatal care early in pregnancy is key to a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby. 🤰 Once you think you’re pregnant, make an appointment with your OB-GYN. If you don’t have one, call your health insurance provider for help. If you don’t have insurance, contact your community health center or county health department for help. What may be performed during your prenatal visits: • Review of your medical history. • Complete physical exam. • Urine and blood tests. • Check on mother’s and baby’s health. • Healthy lifestyle recommendations. • Imaging tests such as an ultrasound. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gjHmuymw.

It’s recommended that your baby has 11 pediatrician visits before they turn 2½ years old? Each visit is important to help monitor their health, growth and development. Your child should see their doctor at ages: • 3 to 5 days old. • 1 month. • 2 months. • 4 months. • 6 months. • 9 months. • 12 months. • 15 months. • 18 months. • 24 months. • 30 months. For a more detailed brochure for your baby, visit hally.com/care. Or visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website for a detailed write-up for each of these visits.

From our FirstCarolinaCare family to yours: Wishing you a healthy holiday season filled with peace, joy and delight.