Wellness Live Webinars

Register today for Florida Blue’s wellness education live webinars.
Missed past webinars? Listen to past webinar recordings here.
Staying informed, getting resources, and speaking with experts on a variety of health topics for a Better You is just a few clicks away!

2025 FL Blue General Wellness Guidelines
 

October 2025 Topics

This October, we will focused on empowering your well-being. From strategies for managing prediabetes, the importance of gut health, a discussion on cancer-fighting foods, to practical tips for effective stress management.  We will also share resources to help you save money and earn rewards for staying pro-active in your well-being. 

Health Living Prediabetes 3 weeks Series
Session 1 -  Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT Review what Prediabets is along with the risk factors. 
Learn how a little weight loss can have a big impact on the risk and some ways to start tweaking your eating habits and moving to achieave weight loss. 

Session 2 - Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT Review how the Mediterranean diet can help you stay healthy and lose weight, with emphasis on plant foods.
Discover how to manage your blood sugar for energy and long-term health, along with additional heary healthy tips and strategies to lower your risk of diabetes.

Session 3 - Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT Learn the benefits of a brisk walk, simple exercise routines and ways to build activity into your day. 
Identify what's important to you, and how to make changes for a healthier life. Connect with ongoing support programs for healthy living and follow up with your doctor to ensure all preventive steps are being taken to continue lowering your risk for diabetes.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT- Mircrobiome Gut Health - Ask the Dietitian 
Explore the relationshiop between gut health and nutrition, providing tips for cultivating a thriving gut microbiome. 

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 -  12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - Food and Cancer Prevention: Is there a link?
This presentation will discuss the nutrition guidelines for cancer prevention to help you reduce your cancer risk with your food choices and give you some tasty recipes.  

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT - Stress Management- Not all stress is bad, but chronic stress can lead to health problems.
In this FREE online chat with the behavioral counselor, you will learn:

• What is stress?
• What is anxiety?
• Relaxation techniques
• How to cope with a disaster or traumatic event

 

Florida Blue Answers

Becoming and staying healthy can help you lower your healthcare premiums. Learn how with these tips and resources:

• Social media and youth mental health - understand the effects of social media on kids.
• Wellness information, programs, and community resources - understand the effects of social media on kids.
• All about vaccines - vaccines can keep you and your family safe. 
• Work-Life Balancing Act - Feeling overwhelmed with all your responsibilities? 
• Options for getting care - Choose the one that's best for your situation.
• Exploring your mental health - Understanding the crisis of youth mental health in America.
• Sleep and Your Mental Well-Being - Importance of sleep for your mental health.
• Self-care can improve mental health - Understanding the mental health benefits of self-care. 
• Work-life Balancing Act – Managing competing responsibilities without overwhelm.
• Comparing Medical & Prescription Costs – Ways to shop, compare, and save.
• How Health Coverage Works – Understanding healthcare costs and coverage.
• In-Network vs. Out-of-Network – Know your healthcare network options.
• Keep Your Health on Track with a Primary Care Doctor – Personalized care starting with your doctor.
• What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? – Recognizing and understanding PTSD symptoms.

Website: https://www.floridablue.com/ Benefits & Coverage

• COJ Employee Health and Welfare Plan - Summary Plan Description & General Wellness Guidelines
• 2025 FL Blue Plan Design Changes
• 2025 CVS Pharmacy Important Information

Florida Blue HMO BlueCare Plan 48
Benefits & Coverage
Schedule of Benefits
BlueCare Booklet for Covered Plan - HMO 48
BlueCare Rx Pharmacy Program Plan HMO

Florida Blue HMO - High Deductible Plan 65
Benefits & Coverage
Schedule of Benefits
BlueCare Booklet for Covered Plan - HD HMO 65
BlueCare Rx Pharmacy Program Plan HD HMO

Florida Blue PPO BlueOptions Plan 05782
Benefits & Coverage
Schedule of Benefits
BlueOptions Booklet for Covered Plan - PPO 05782
BlueScript Pharmacy Program - PPO Plan
BlueScript Pharmacy Program Endorsement

Florida Blue EPO UF HEALTH Plan 03768
Benefits & Coverage
Schedule of Benefits
BlueOptions Booklet for Covered Plan - UF Health 03768
BlueScript Pharmacy Program - UF Health Plan
BlueScript Pharmacy Program Endorsement

• Blue Medicare SB Elite PPO with DHV Plan
• FAQ regarding the Blue Medicare PPO Plan
• Get Active with SilverSneakers Fitness Program for Medicare participants only
• Blue For Me Care Team - No-Cost Teladoc Registration Instructions
• Amazon Pharmacy - New Amazon Mail Order Drug Program
• Amazon Pharmacy Frequently Asked Questions
• UF Health Provider Directory
• UF Health Statewide Urgent Care Provider Directory
• UF Health ER & Urgent Care Under One Roof. Emergency & Urgent Care Center open 24/7
• UF Health JAX website
• UF Health JAX North website
• UF Health JAX East website

Florida Blue City of Jacksonville Local Representative: Denis Woods
Location: City Hall, Employee Benefits, Suite 150
Phone Number: 904-255-5570
Email: denis.woods@bcbsfl.com
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Customer Service: 1-800-664-5295 (All HMO and PPO Plans Group # B3267)
TTY: 1-800-664-5295 #711
NEW TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP HEALTH PLAN
The Department of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury released final transparency in coverage regulations for group medical plans and health insurance issuers on October 29, 2020. The intent of the final transparency regulations is to provide a consumer with access to information on the cost of health care services before that consumer receives health care services, rather than after care is received.

• Florida Blue Health Provider

Biometric Screenings presented by Florida Blue Better You and the City of Jacksonville.
Complete your Biometric Screening, earn gift cards and wellness points.

Better You Biometric Health Screening is FREE and HELPS you identify your health risks and more.  A biometric health screening is defined as "the measurement of physical characteristics such as:

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL (Good Cholesterol)
• Cholesterol Ratio
• Blood Sugar / Blood Glucose
• A1C
• Blood Pressure
• Bone Density
• DermaScan
• Weight
• Height
• Nutrition
• Diet
• Fitness

The assessment results are personal and confidential.

Biometric screenings help you earn wellness points for the Better You Program that can be converted into gift certificates or gift cards. 

Only Full-time employees are eligible to participate in these screenings and you do not have to be enrolled in health benefits with the city. 

Click here to register for the Biometric Screenings

Firefighter Cancer Benefits – Florida Statute 112.1816

Florida Statute 112.1816 – This bill was signed into law on May 3, 2019, and became effective on July 1, 2019.

This law ensures benefits only for Firefighters diagnosed with specific types of cancer occurring on or after July 1, 2019.

Read the Summary of SB 426 – Firefighter Cancer Benefits.

Firefighter Cancer Forms

• GC-1301082 Medical Certification
• GC-1300950 Claim for Benefits Form
• GC-1300952 Affidavit for Benefits (Current Employee)
• GC-1301001 Affidavit for Benefits (Retiree or Former Employee)
• GC-1301086 Reimbursement Request Form

Tricare Supplemental Insurance Plan

Tricare Supplemental is a voluntary employee benefit for City of Jacksonville employees (Retired Military or Reservist only).

SelmanCo is the administrator of the TRICARE Supplement Insurance plan.

More Information

Visit: info.selmanco.com/coj
Customer Service: 1-800-638-2610
Fax: 1-800-310-5514

Helpful Documents and Resources

• What is Tricare & Tricare Reserve Select
• Tricare Supplement Insurance Plan
• Tricare Supplement Insurance for Employee FAQ
• Tricare General Information
• Tricare Protecting Your Family
• SelmanCo Contact Information

 
 

Date	Time	Location	Address	Contact Person
Tuesday, March 4, 2025	8:00am -12:00noon	City Hall	117 West Duval St. Mezzanine Floor Exam Rooms 1&2	Renee' Wells (904) 255-5554
Tuesday, March 18, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	Courthouse	501 West Adams Street	Stephaine Harris (904) 630-2103
Tuesday, April 8, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	Yates Building	231 East Forsyth Street, 4th Floor Conference Room	Clarissa Foss (904) 255 - 7999
Tuesday, May 6, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	Kids Hope Alliance	1095 A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard	Mari Ganues (904) 255 - 4438
Tuesday, Mary 13, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	Police Memorial Building	501 East Bay Street, Drill Hall	Stephanie Harris (904) 630 - 2103
Tuesday, June 10, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	City Hall	117 West Duval St. Mezzanine Floor Exam Rooms 1&2	Renee' Wells (904) 255 - 5554
Thursday, July 24, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	Yates Building	201 East Forsyth Street, 4th Floor Conference Room	Clarissa Foss (904) 255 - 7999
Tuesday, August 12, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	Police Memorial Building	501 East Bay Street, Drill Hall	Stephanie Harris (904) 630 - 2103
Tuesday, September 23, 2025	8:00am - 12:00noon	City Hall	117 West Duval St. Mezzanine Floor Exam Rooms 1&2	Renee' Wells (904) 255 - 5554