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2010 Health Insurer Guide

• The New York State Department of Insurance recently released its annual Health Insurer Guide. CDPHP scored the highest rating at 74 - nearly 10 points higher than the average rating for all New York HMOs. The guide provides a comprehensive review and comparison of not-for-profit insurers, commercial insurers and HMOs.

Pack Your Bag: Medication Checkup

• Join CVS pharmacists and CDPHP for a free medication check-up at the Albany JCC on October 4 and the Saratoga YMCA on October 20. Register online now or call the wellness line at 1-877-986-2373.

Mom2Be and Text4Baby

• Are you an expectant or new parent? Check out what we're doing to to ensure you get important tips regarding prenatal and postpartum care. To sign up for a free mobile information service via text messages, visit Text4Baby.

Formulary Changes

• Effective July 1, CDPHP will remove all brand name proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) and implement a step-therapy protocol for the generics in this class. In addition, a new step therapy protocol in the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) class requires use of generics first. All brand name statins will be removed from the formulary except Lipitor 80mg (Tier 2) and Crestor 40mg (Tier 3) that a member may receive after the step therapy protocol is met. Please discuss your current medication(s) with your physician(s) to determine the most clinically and cost-effective options available.

CDPHP and Partners Offer Screenings

• CDPHP, Bellevue Woman’s Care Center, and Price Chopper are again launching a mammography campaign aimed at providing screenings in our area’s urban and rural communities. Check for locations near you.