A Health Newsletter Serving the North Coast Schools Medical Insurance Group
Summer 2023
In this Issue: Health Screening Program | Brightline | Goldfinch Health Surgical Benefit| Employee Benefits Guide
Our annual Health Screening kicks off on September 12, 2023 and runs through November 2, 2023. Our FREE comprehensive Health Screening includes height, weight and blood pressure measurements, a take home occult blood test and a choice of the TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) test or CRP (C-reactive protein) test for heart attack or stroke risk. It also includes over 50 blood tests, including a comprehensive blood panel, metabolic panel, tests to check liver and kidney function, cholesterol, platelet counts, Glycohemoglobin A1C and more! Many additional tests are offered at the participant’s own cost (payable to On-Call Tech Services).
The annual Health Screening provides our members with the opportunity to check-in on their overall health. This benefit is not only free to our members, but also assists in keeping the medical costs of our program down by catching potentially life-threatening conditions early. We provide a full range of tests for our plan members and their spouse or partner. This screening is offered FREE to NCSMIG Medical plan members and their enrolled spouses or domestic partners only; tests are not offered to dependent children. Members are free to attend a screening at any location listed on the enclosed schedule. Please call the number listed for that location to sign up for a time slot. If you are able to take a later time, we ask that you do so in order to accommodate those employees that must drive buses or be at school early. If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to give our office a call at 707-445-7126.
Brightline – Virtual mental health care for kids & teens
Employees have access to Brightline’s range of behavioral health services for their children and family — so they can get the support right when and where they need it, together. Brightline is the first comprehensive behavioral health solution specifically designed to support kids, teens, and their families across a range of everyday challenges and common conditions. With the range of options for families, members and their families find care that works for them — so that every family can thrive. Your dedicated coach will walk you through your care options (therapy, coaching, psychiatry) and help manage your kid’s care over time. Care is coordinated with all the important people in your kid’s life (teachers, pediatricians, counselors) so everyone is on the same page. Brightline’s mental health experts have years of experience working with kids, teens and families. All therapists practice evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and all coaching programs are CBT-guided. Use our one-stop digital platform
to chat with your coach, navigate your child’s care plan, track progress, and manage video visit appointments.
GET STARTED AT hellobrightline.com/blueshieldca
Questions? Call (888) 224-7332 to speak with a Brightline team member about our services.
Introducing a Better Approach to Surgery & Recovery
North Coast Schools Medical Insurance Group has partnered with Goldfinch Health to protect you and your family from the pitfalls of surgery. Today, surgery doesn’t need to be so invasive to your body, budget and life. When you’re considering surgery, Goldfinch Health’s team of surgery experts – at NO COST to you – can help you and your family make the best decisions when it comes to surgery and the recovery that follows. Your personal Goldfinch Nurse Navigator can help you…
- Find a great surgeon or work with your preferred surgeon
- Get your questions answered every step of the way
- Shorten your recovery time after surgery by 2X or more
- Have a surgery experience that minimizes opioid painkiller
- Reduce pain and complications
- Enjoy a better surgery and recovery
No one should go through surgery and recovery alone. Connect with your Goldfinch Nurse Navigator today at Hello@GoldfinchHealth.com – 833.453.3624.
Employee Benefits Guide
Did you know that NCSMIG compiles an Employee Benefits Guide? This resource includes up-to-date information on the benefits and programs available to you, as a NCSMIG member. The Employee Benefits Guide is a great tool for new employees to learn about all of the program offerings, as well as a helpful reminder to current employees of all of the programs made available to them through NCSMIG at ncsmig.org/resources/
