Traveling Smart: Important Safety Resources for You and Your Family
If you’re traveling or living abroad, it’s important to stay safe. GeoBlue® provides helpful destination dashboards and safety alerts, but you can take an extra step. If you are a U.S. citizen or national, be sure to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) from the U.S. Department of State.
The STEP program is a free service. It sends you emails with updates from the local U.S. embassy or consulate where you're visiting. If there’s an emergency, they’ll send alerts with instructions on what to do. It’s a great way to receive real-time updates on health, weather, safety and security in your area, complementing the security alerts we send for added peace of mind. Make sure to sign up—it’s a simple way to help protect yourself and your loved ones while you travel the world.
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Financial Wellness Assistance
Financial wellness is just as important as physical and mental wellness. In fact, how you handle your money affects your overall health. Financial wellness means how well you manage your money and make smart financial choices. It’s about changing your habits and learning better ways to handle your finances. This can help you feel secure and free financially. Even though it might seem overwhelming, you can improve your financial wellness by taking small, manageable steps. |
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If you’re not sure where to begin or need extra help, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers access to financial services. You can talk to a financial professional about any financial concerns you may have. To access this service, you can click the “Talk To A Counselor” button within the “Telehealth” section in the GeoBlue mobile app or through the Wellness Portal on the Member Hub.
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Member Tools: Global TeleMD™ |
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Can’t make it to the doctor’s office? Bring the doctor to youon your time!
With Global TeleMD, you have access to a global network of doctors. These doctors can give you medical guidance for non-emergency medical needs, such as a cold, sore throat, earache, pink eye and more.
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Don’t let a seasonal cold slow you down—stay healthy all year round. Get the help you need with Global TeleMD. If you haven’t already, make sure you download the app! |
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“Swift response on emergency situations and swift reimbursements for international doctor visits.”
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Missed last month's newsletter? Want to refer to a previous issue? You can access previous issues online. Visit our Re:Member Archive for the latest on staying healthy, happy and safe while living abroad.
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 Find doctors and hospitals outside the U.S. |
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 Emergency?
Please seek help and then contact us+1-610-254-8771 |
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You can also access the above services through the mobile app.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® is a Brand owned by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association: made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Coverage is provided under insurance policies underwritten by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, NAIC #80985 under policy form series 54.1201/54.1205/54.1215. 4 Ever Life Insurance Company is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Services are provided by WorkPlace Options, an independent company that is not affiliated with GeoBlue and does not provide Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services. WorkPlace Options is solely responsible for referring participants for counseling, coaching and work-life services and health assessments by providers who are appropriately licensed by local authorities. The evaluation and efficacy of any service delivered by a provider lies solely with the employee, spouse, dependent or other authorized party who inquires on behalf of those or other participants. GeoBlue shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any aspect of the provider counseling, coaching, work-life services and health assessments or other similar services, or the counselor/participant relationship.
Telemedicine services are provided by Teladoc Health, directly to members. GeoBlue assumes no liability and accepts no responsibility for information provided by Teladoc Health and the performance of the services by Teladoc Health. Support and information provided through this service does not confirm that any related treatment or additional support is covered under a member’s health plan. This service is not intended to be used for emergency or urgent treatment medical questions.
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