Did You Know?

Do you know the maximum amount of money you can contribute to your 403(b) plan for calendar year 2013?
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Do you know that the University hosts a Pedometer Challenge?
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Do you know that the University offers Pet Insurance?
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Do you know that the IRS has amended the Mass Transit Benefit?
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Do you know how the Mass Transit benefit will be impacted by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012?
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Do you know how many people in the United States were arrested last year for drunk driving?
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Do you know how many Americans are at risk of developing eye diseases related to diabetes?
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Do you know how types of ovarian cancer are classified?
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Did You Know? Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S.
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Do you know how to improve posture?
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According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer are detected each year.
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Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease.
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Autism prevalence is now one in every 110 children in America.
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What’s the difference between the terms “enriched” and “fortified”?
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Macular degeneration, often called AMD or ARMD is a leading cause of vision loss.
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Some experts estimate that as many as 59 million Americans have thyroid problems.
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The risk of injury while skiing or boarding has been so reduced in recent years.
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November is National Alzheimers Disease Awareness Month.
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October is Children’s Health Month. Have your child tested for lead by their health care provider or your local health department. The greatest exposure to lead is swallowing or breathing in  lead paint chips and dust. Lead can also be found in some household plumbing and water service lines.
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More than 60 million people in America have asthma or allergies.
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There are more deaths and disabilities each year in the United States from substance abuse than from any other cause.
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Excess weight puts you at greater risk for many health problems.  Fill up on fruits and vegetables to keep calories under control.
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Regular physical activity reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke.  It also helps you reduce and control other risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, weight and diabetes. The time to start is now!
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Best Doctors is ready to help you with up-to-date analysis and opinions regarding prostate cancer and many other diseases. St. John's University employees can get the answers they need from Best Doctors to make informed decisions about their care.
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One of the main reasons the elderly often avoid regular visits to the doctor is because they have fewer friends or family to help them schedule appointments, find transportation, get prescriptions filled, etc.  Sometimes older adults simply need someone to encourage them to get a check-up!
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As a full time St. John’s University employee you can apply for supplemental life insurance in the amount of one, two, three or four times your salary.  This benefit is paid for by you, the employee.  Depending on the amount of life insurance you are applying for, you may need to submit an evidence of insurability form to First Reliance, our life insurance carrier.
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St. John’s University provides all full-time employees with basic life insurance in the amount of their salary rounded to the higher multiple of one thousand.  This benefit is provided FREE to you by the University.
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As an Oxford member, you have access to Oxford On Call.  Oxford On- Call provides numerous benefits to members.  It is a 24 hour healthcare guidance hotline.
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You can save money by utilizing the Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
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If you are an Oxford member you will receive a copy of Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Magazine in the mail three times per year. It includes articles on living a healthy lifestyle, in addition to announcing new or enhanced benefits and changes in Oxford’s protocols or procedures. Learn more >

As a St. John’s University employee you may be able to save up to 10% on your auto and homeowner’s insurance rates through Liberty Mutual.
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As an Oxford member you are automatically enrolled in Oxford’s Active Partner Program.
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As an employee of the University you may use the campus gym at your convenience.
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If you are an Oxford member, you have access to Oxford’s Vision Benefit.
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As a full time St. John’s employee you have the option of enrolling in either the UMR dental plan or the Aetna DMO dental plan.
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If you are an Oxford member then you have access to Xpress Contacts.
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As of January 1, 2010 Oxford members now have a three tiered prescription drug plan.
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Best Doctors is ready to help you with up-to-date analysis and opinions regarding prostate cancer and many other diseases. St. John's University employees can get the answers they need from Best Doctors to make informed decisions about their care. To learn more about Best Doctors, call 1-866-904-0910.  Click here to learn more about the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
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As an Oxford member, you have a Second Opinion benefit.  There may be instances when you disagree with a provider’s recommended course of treatment.  In such cases, you may designate that Oxford designate another Network Provider to render a Second Opinion.
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If you are an Oxford member, you have access to the Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby program which is designed to complement the care pregnant Members receive from their doctor.
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If you are on Oxford member, you may be able to save money on certain prescriptions by utilizing Oxford’s mail order program.
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If you are an Oxford member, you have access to Oxford’s Pediatric Dental Benefit.
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If you visit an in network Oxford physician one time per calendar year, you are entitled to a physical examination at no cost to you
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As an Oxford Member, you now have expanded access to a broad network of cancer treatment facilities through Cancer Resources Services (CRS).
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According to Oxford’s Mental Health Benefits, outpatient mental healthcare is available when medically necessary and authorization is required through our Behavioral Health Department.
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If you are an Oxford member Diabetic supplies are covered when medically necessary.
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Oxford Health Plans will reimburse one screening mammography per year (providing at least 10 months have passed since the previous mammogram).
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Through Best Doctors, you have the extraordinary opportunity to have a world-renowned doctor review you’re your diagnosis and treatment plan to ensure they are on target—and you can access it without stepping away from your home.
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Climbing the stairs burns almost 700% the number of calories you burn standing on an elevator, and just two minutes of stair-climbing each day burns enough calories to eliminate the one pound an average adult gains each year.
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The College of Pharmacy and Health Professions offers private consultations for employees by appointment.
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The Campus Recreation Department offers a variety of fitness programs for employees of the University.
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