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BCBS: Men’s Health: Do You Know the Signs of a Silent Heart Attack?

ACA, Health Resources, Individual and Family, Medicare

Think you know what you’d feel like if you were having a heart attack? Think again.

 

These types of heart attacks are described as “silent” because when they happen, their symptoms may not seem like a classic heart attack. There may be no extreme chest pain and pressure. No stabbing jaw, neck or arm pain. No overwhelming sudden shortness of breath, dizziness or sweating.

Symptoms can pass quickly and feel mild, but silent heart attacks damage your heart and can lead to life-threatening problems. Silent signs may include:

  • Fatigue or an ache or pain
  • Mild pain in the throat
  • Mild pain in the center of the chest

The symptoms can easily be confused with indigestion or general aches or pains, leading men to ignore them. But a silent myocardial infarction is just as dangerous as other heart attacks.

Let your doctor know if you think you may be having symptoms. You can decide together if you need to have testing or see a heart specialist.

What Can You Do?

Take it seriously. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. The best ways to protect yourself are awareness and prevention.

Do what you can to lower your risk. The risk factors for silent heart attacks are the same as any other heart attack. They include smoking, being overweight and not exercising. Health conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels raise your risk, as does diabetes. Getting those health problems under control is important for your overall health and safety.

To lower your risk:

  • Know the signs of a heart attack.
  • Keep your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range.
  • Talk to your doctor about those numbers and ask if medication is needed.
  • Don’t smoke or use tobacco.
  • Limit alcohol use.
  • Try to exercise most days of the week.

Don’t skip preventive health care. Men tend to go to the doctor less often than women for annual checkups, says Johns Hopkins Medicine.  That means they may not get important routine tests for cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Those tests help gauge heart health.

Skipping preventive exams and screenings also means men are less likely to find out if they have damage called myocardial scars from a silent heart attack. One study found that 80 percent of people who had myocardial scarring were not aware of it.  And the study found that men were five times more likely to have myocardial scarring than women.

Don’t assume you’re too young to worry about it. Some men with a family history of early heart attacks can be at risk as early as their 30s or 40s. Learn your family history and talk to your doctor about it.

Ask for help. If you’re feeling depressed, don’t ignore it. Depression is linked to heart disease. Many men try to mask depression by self-medicating or other unhealthy behaviors rather than getting help. If you’ve consistently been feeling sad or hopeless for longer than a few weeks, talk to your doctor.

Manage stress. Stress can raise your blood pressure. Extreme stress can be a “trigger” for a heart attack. And some ways people cope with stress, like overeating, excessive drinking and smoking, are also bad for your heart. Better ways to address stress: working out or other active hobbies, listening to music, getting outdoors, and meditation.

Control diabetes. Having diabetes doubles your risk of heart disease, says U.S. National Library of Medicine.  That’s because high blood sugar from diabetes can harm your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. It is vital to get tested for diabetes, and if you have it, to keep it under control.

Make time for sleep. Not getting enough sleep can also raise your risk for high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. And all of those can increase your risk for a heart attack. Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night. If you regularly have sleep problems, talk to your doctor.

Take steps to protect your heart and health now. And if you ever think you might be having a heart attack, don’t hesitate. Call 911 right away.

This article was originally published on https://connect.bcbstx.com/ on May 3, 2021 
Written by: BCBSTX Connect Team

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HHS Announces Commitments from Partners to Encourage Latino Consumers to Enroll in Health Insurance Coverage through HealthCare.gov

ACA, Individual and Family, Obamacare

Today, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced commitments from national organizations to support Latino outreach and enrollment efforts during the current Special Enrollment Period (SEP) made available on HealthCare.gov by President Biden due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 

As part of the Latino Week of Action April 18 – 24, these organizations and HHS will share information with Latino consumers and use social media to encourage them to enroll in affordable, quality health plans through HealthCare.gov.

“Helping communities take advantage of reduced costs on quality health care coverage is a priority for this Department. In addition to putting our money where our mouth is, we are partnering with key organizations representing the Latino community to engage their knowledge and network to promote enrollment in quality, affordable health insurance coverage during this Special Enrollment Period,” said HHS Secretary Becerra. “To the many Latinos who may have lost health care coverage during the pandemic, I am here to tell you that ‘help is here.’ Health care coverage is more affordable for people and assistance is available if you need help finding a health plan that best meets your needs.”

Access to affordable health coverage and care is particularly important for Latinos in the US because 22% – PDF of non-elderly Latinos are uninsured, a rate almost 2.5 times that of White Americans. During this week and beyond, HHS and many organizations, including those listed below will send targeted messages, participate in earned media opportunities, and amplify the SEP through social media channels to raise awareness about the coverage options available through HealthCare.gov for the Latino community. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has also launched an outreach and an educational campaign, which includes broadcast and digital advertising and educates through email and text messages in both Spanish and English.

List of Organizations Sharing Enrollment Materials

  • AARP
  • America’s Health Insurance Plan (AHIP)
  • Families USA
  • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
  • National Association of Hispanic Nurses
  • National Hispanic Medical Association
  • National Latino Behavioral Health Association
  • National Puerto Rican Coalition
  • Migrant Heritage Commission
  • Mujer Latina Today
  • UnidosSUS
  • Voto Latino Foundation
  • Young Invincibles

The American Rescue Plan increased tax credits available to millions of consumers, reducing premiums and giving consumers access to affordable, quality health care coverage. 2.6 million uninsured Latino adults may be eligible to access zero-dollar plans after advance payments of premium tax credits and 3 million uninsured Latino adults may be eligible to access a plan for less than $50 per month after advance payments of premium tax credits. More than 500,000 Americans have already signed up for health coverage during the first six weeks of the SEP availability on HealthCare.gov.

Nearly 15 million Americans who currently lack health insurance and many current enrollees may be eligible to receive additional financial support in obtaining coverage through the Marketplace as part of the American Rescue Plan.

Consumers who want to enroll in coverage and see if they qualify for more affordable premiums can visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov to view 2021 plans and prices and, if eligible, enroll in a plan that best meets their needs. Additionally, consumers can call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596, which provides assistance in over 150 languages. TTY users can call 1-855-889-4325. Consumers can also find a local assister or agent/broker in their area by visiting: 

https://localhelp.healthcare.gov. Eligible consumers can apply through HealthCare.gov through August 15, 2021, to gain access to the Special Enrollment Period to change or update their plan choices.

This article was originally published on hhs.gov on April 19, 2021.
Written by: HHS Press Office

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April 22, 2021
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2021 Special Enrollment Period Access Extended to August 15 on HealthCare.gov for Marketplace Coverage

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Today, President Biden announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending access to the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) until August 15 – giving consumers additional time to take advantage of new savings through the American Rescue Plan. 

This action provides new and current enrollees an additional three months to enroll or re-evaluate their coverage needs with increased tax credits available to reduce premiums.

“Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care – especially as we fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Through this Special Enrollment Period, the Biden Administration is giving the American people the chance they need to find an affordable health care plan that works for them. The American Rescue Plan will bring costs down for millions of Americans, and I encourage consumers to visit HealthCare.gov and sign up for a plan before August 15.”

As a result of the American Rescue Plan, additional savings will be available for consumers through HealthCare.gov starting April 1. These savings will decrease premiums for many, on average, by $50 per person per month and $85 per policy per month. On average, one out of four enrollees on HeathCare.gov will be able to upgrade to a higher plan category that offers better out of pocket costs at the same or lower premium compared to what they’re paying today. 

Consumers who want to access the SEP to enroll in coverage and see if they qualify for financial help to reduce the cost of monthly premiums, can visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov to view 2021 plans and prices and enroll in a plan that best meets their needs. Additionally, consumers can call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596, which provides assistance in over 150 languages. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325.  Consumers can also find a local assister or agent/broker in their area: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov

Consumers who are eligible and enroll under the SEP will be able to select a plan with coverage that could start as soon as the first month after plan selection. Current enrollees will be able to change to any plan available to them in their area. To take advantage of the SEP, current enrollees should review their application and make changes, if needed, to their current information and submit their application in order to receive an updated eligibility result.

Additionally, beginning in early July on HealthCare.gov, consumers who have received or have been determined eligible to receive unemployment compensation for any week during 2021 may be able to get another increase in savings when enrolling in new Marketplace coverage or updating their existing Marketplace application and enrollment. These savings to be made available starting in early July for eligible consumers are in addition to the increased savings available to consumers on HealthCare.gov starting April 1.

The SEP is currently available to consumers in the 36 states that use the HealthCare.gov platform. Consumers served by State-based Marketplaces that use their own platform can check their state’s website to find out more information on Special Enrollment Periods in their state.

This article was originally published on hhs.gov on March 23, 2021.
Written by: HHS Press Office

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Healthcare.gov: You Can Do This!

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March 15, 2021
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BCBS: Where to Go for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines

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BCBS Covid Testing Locations

You know when you aren’t feeling well —sore throat, achy, sick to your stomach. With the COVID-19 virus spreading quickly, this may be one time you don’t want to “just get through it.” Getting a COVID-19 diagnostic test could help you know what to do and keep from spreading it to others.

As the number of people impacted by COVID-19 in the U.S. continues to grow, it’s important to know what to do, and where to go if you need to be tested.

 A benefit of having health insurance is being able to rely on the doctors, labs, facilities and drug stores in your health plan’s network. By making sure a testing site or lab is in network, you can be confident that your test will be covered.

If you are a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas member, call Customer Service, at the number listed on your member ID card, for help finding an in-network testing site near you.

 Looking to see if you qualify for a BCBS health insurance plan?

 

What about getting the COVID-19 vaccines? Do you know when you can get it and where to go?

For other resources and information about COVID-19 and you, visit our COVID-19 website.

February 11, 2021
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