COVID-19 and Your Emotional Wellbeing

It has been roughly a year since the whole world implemented restrictions and lockdowns to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. In March 2020, the common sentiment to slow down the outbreak was “two weeks of social distancing to flatten the curve.” A full year later and COVID-19 is still as prevalent as ever. Last year, you may have thought it was no big deal to not see friends and family for two weeks. But after an extended period of time, restrictions like this can take a significant toll on your mental health. Learn more about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic can have on your mental health and how to best cope with it.

Learn more about COVID-19 and your mental health

March is National Nutrition Month

In the United States, March is National Nutrition Month. Following a proper diet can help not only with your physical health, but it can help also improve your mental wellbeing. Nutrition is especially important to be aware of during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it is stress, anxiety or even boredom, living through a pandemic can really make proper eating habits tough to follow. Read more about COVID-19 and the importance of healthy eating here.

The Anticipation of a Post-COVID World

No one could have imagined that COVID-19 would have as big of an impact on our lives for as long as it has. Professional sports were halted, movie theaters shut down and many of us had to cancel summer vacation plans. However, with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in its early stages, life could be returning to how it once was, slowly and steadily. In fact, planning and anticipating activities you want to do in a post-COVID world is something that can not only be a fun way to pass the time, but boost your morale as well.

Vaccines are an important step in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Currently, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has granted Emergency Use Authorizations for three COVID-19 vaccines. GeoBlue is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our members during this extraordinary crisis. Coverage of the COVID-19 vaccine varies when the vaccine is administered inside or outside of the U.S.

For more information and commonly asked questions about COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccine coverage, please refer to our COVID-19 FAQ page.

"Service from GeoBlue is always top notch. The people I talk to on the phone are very professional and courteous. I always get what I need right away."

– MEMBER

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.
View Archive »

Access
important plan
information

Find doctors
and hospitals
outside the U.S.

Find doctors
and hospitals
inside the U.S.

File a claim
or check your
claim status

Emergency?
Please seek help
and then contact us
+1-610-254-8771

You can also access the above services through the mobile app.

Brought to you by the international healthcare experts at GeoBlue(R)

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.

CORP1918-MEM-GENLT-3/21