Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. About three million people in the United States suffer from low vision. Visit your VSP doctor to learn what can be done to aid those who are affected by this condition. Low Vision: Helping People Turn up the Dimmer Low vision is the dim place between clear sight and blindness. People who have this […]
Read more >>Dental Pre-treatment Estimates
Avoiding Unexpected Costs Have you ever been surprised by a bill after receiving dental treatment? Did you know that your dentist can request a pre-treatment estimate on your dental benefits so you can accurately plan for those out of pocket costs? Learn how by clicking on the link below: http://oralfitnesslibrary.com/Benefits-Education/Claims/Avoiding-unexpected-costs-pretreatment-estimates Please contact the MEA Benefits Department at benefits@sdmea.org, or by phone […]
Read more >>Healthy is in, Skinny is Out
Weight loss consistently ranks as one of the top resolutions for many people hoping to turn over a new leaf and to improve their self-image. However, many of us who resolve to shed the extra pounds by dieting end up unsuccessful — sometimes in a matter of a few weeks — and we fall back on our old habits. We […]
Read more >>And the November 2016 Winners Are….
It’s time to announce the winners of the $50 Best Health Wellness Rewards Visa Cards for November 2016. Congratulations to the following winners…. Stephanie-City Comptroller Brittny-Police Rebecca-Library Jacqueline-Library Kevin-Police Michael-Transportation-Traffic Eng. Elizabeth-Equipment Operations Sandra-Development Services Administration Anne-Engineering & Capital Projects Catherine-PU Administrative Services Karyn-Human Resources Aleta- PU Administrative Services Julieanna-PU Water System Operations Hector-Special Events Cheryl-City Treasurer We would like […]
Read more >>Holiday Pet Safety
The holidays are times of joy and celebration for everyone. Make sure that the holidays are also safe for your pets (and avoid an emergency veterinary visit) by avoiding common toxins and hazards. Chocolate: While people find chocolate to be a sweet treat, it can actually be toxic to our pets. The darker the chocolate, the less the pet needs to […]
Read more >>Sharp Health Plan – Prescription Mail Order Services
We are excited to announce a new prescription mail order vendor for Sharp Health Plan members – CVS Caremark. CVS Caremark provides convenient and responsive service. For medicines you or your family members take regularly, the CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy will deliver them to you – at no extra cost. Most mail order prescriptions are processed within two days, […]
Read more >>New Flu Information from the CDC for 2016-2017
New Flu Information from the CDC for 2016-2017 Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. The vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits, and missed work and school. The flu vaccination is especially important for older people, young children, pregnant women and individuals with certain health conditions […]
Read more >>Important Retirement Board Election Now Open – Please VOTE!
San Diego’s retirement system (SDCERS) is conducting an election for a seat on the SDCERS Board of Administration. MEA Board member Thomas Battaglia is running for the seat and we encourage you to vote for him! A mailing sent to eligible City employee voters is arriving this week at your home address. Votes can be cast either online or by […]
Read more >>Important Retirement Board Election Information
San Diego’s retirement system (SDCERS) is conducting an election for a seat on the SDCERS Board of Administration. MEA Board member Thomas Battaglia is running for the seat and we encourage you to vote for him! Tom is a Senior Budget Development Analyst in the Financial Management Department and he has been very actively involved on MEA’s Board of Directors […]
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