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Florida Hit by Tropical Storm Fay: How to "Storm-Proof" Your BenefitsHARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While stocking up on bottled water and batteries is necessary to prepare for severe weather and unexpected disasters, people might not think about preparing their health benefits in advance. Aetna encourages everyone to "storm-proof" their health and health benefits information, both of which should be readily accessible in times of disaster. Tips on how to protect your family's health before and after a natural disaster can be found in English at www.PlanforYourHealth.com or in Spanish at www.PlanifiqueParaSuSalud.com. What You Can Do to Prepare: -- Create a simple personal health record for each member of your family * Include names and dosages of your medications and contact information for your doctors * Download a sample at www.PlanForYourHealth.com -- Make sure that you and your family have health insurance and know what it covers (e.g., out-of-area care) -- Keep your insurer's toll-free number handy, and ask if they offer greater flexibility during natural disasters (e.g., refilling prescriptions early) -- Make sure you and your family are up-to-date on your vaccinations -- Prepare an evacuation box (and make sure your medications and insurance cards are in it when you leave!) Plan for Your Health is an online resource to help people quickly and easily prepare their health benefits essentials. SOURCE Plan for Your Health Tags: ,HEA,INS,MLM,POL,FL-storm-insurance _ _     Is your favorite bookmark site missing? Ask for it. |
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