December 2020

Important My Health Rewards by Medica® Deadline

A friendly reminder that an important My Health Rewards* deadline is coming up at the end of the month. My Health Rewards is an online tool that helps you take small steps to reach your health goals while you earn rewards for completing healthy activities.

Take action today to earn points before the year ends. All point values accrued through Dec. 31, 2020 will reset to zero on Jan. 1, 2021.

Try some of these activities to rack up more points before the end of the year:

Cook up healthier food habits with Monj.
Get moving and track your steps.
Complete a Journey and find healthy ideas to work on your well-being.

Log in to your account on the Virgin Pulse app or online.

*My Health Rewards is not available with all Medica plans. Please call Customer Service at the number on the back of your Medica ID card for more information.

This Month's Articles

Coping with COVID-19 and the Holidays
The holiday season may look and feel a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You might feel sad or anxious because you’re not able to spend time with some of your loved ones during the holidays. Make the most out of this unique holiday season by getting creative with friends and family.

Discover new and unique ways to enjoy the holidays this year.

Live Online Workout Options with Fit Choices^SM by Medica
With Fit Choices by Medica, you can earn up to a $20 credit each month toward your health club dues when you meet your monthly visit requirement. Effective now through the end of 2021, live online workouts completed through a participating gym or health club will count toward the monthly visit requirement.

Learn more about how to earn credit for working out online.

Did you know?

FSA Money – Use it or lose it
If you have a flexible spending account (FSA), remember to use those dollars before the deadline. For many people that’s Dec. 31, but some employers allow their employees to carry over up to $550 from one year to the next. Or they may allow employees to roll over their entire unused balance to pay for medical expenses incurred during the first 2½ months of the next plan year. Check with your employer to see whether they allow these options and what other changes might be available due to COVID-19.

Also remember that the CARES Act signed into law on March 27, 2020, allows you to use your medical FSA to pay for menstrual care products and several over-the-counter medications (without a prescription) such as pain relievers, sleep aids and cold, cough and flu medications.

For a list of eligible FSA expenses, see IRS Publication 502.

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