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WELLNOW URGENT CARE UPDATE

Dear Local Leader,

I want to make sure that you and your members are aware of a recent change regarding Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield and WellNow Urgent Care. Effective January 1, 2024, WellNow Urgent Care is no longer an in-network provider in the Excellus BueCross Blue Shield network. Neither NYSUT nor your district have anything to do with this change. It’s a matter between those two entities. You may have already received direct notice of this change if you utilized a WellNow Urgent Care within the past year.

 

I am writing so you’re aware that if you have Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (such as a plan through FLASHP or RASHP) and visit a WellNow Urgent Care your visit will be considered out of network and you may need to pay more for that visit. You can visit ExcellusBCBS.com/CareOptions to learn about other options for Urgent Care that are in-network.

 

Again, this is a matter between WellNow and Excellus Blue Choice Blue Shield. I want your members to be aware of the change as many of us utilize urgent care centers in our region.

Thanks,

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Carrie M. Andrews
Regional Staff Director
New York State United Teachers

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Privacy rights under HIPPA and FERPA laws & requirements

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Dear Local Leaders,

 

Often members raise questions about privacy rights under HIPPA and FERPA. To provide information and further education about these complex laws, NYSUT’s Office of General Counsel is offering a free online session on January 24th from 4:30-6:30pm. While this session my of particular interest to members who work in health care, any interested NYSUT member can sign up for the session. Please use your personal email address to register for the session to avoid your district system blocking your confirmation.

 

Understanding HIPPA and FERPA

Presenter: Christopher Scoville and Denna Mikhail, NYSUT  Office of General Counsel

 

Sharing, what can be shared about students’ medical and or educational records? It can be confusing and complex. Is it HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)  or FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)? Working in an educational setting, health care professionals sometimes seek clarification surrounding the application of the HIPPA and FERPA to education and health records. The seminar will provide general information that health care professionals need when working in a school setting.

When: Wednesday, January 24, 2024,| 4:30PM – 6:PM

Where: Virtual

Register in advance here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Registration questions can be sent to Andrea at Andrea.Tersigni@nysut.org.

 

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Becoming a National Board Certified (“NBC”) teacher

NYSUT has always been proud to support our members who seek to become National Board Certified (“NBC”) teachers. We want to let you know about an upcoming informational session being held at Nazareth College on January 11 at which time you can learn more about the process and the benefits of NBC.

 

For more information and to register for the January 11 NBC interest session visit these sites:  National Board Certified Teacher Interest Info Sheet – Google Docs and National Board Interest Session Jan. 11, 2024 (1) – Google Docs

 

There is also a National Board Writing Institute to support you as you work on the components of your certification. Register HERE for the March 23rd session.

Thanks,

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Carrie M. Andrews
Regional Staff Director
New York State United Teachers

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