Health Plan of Nevada

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We're #TakingOnHealthy - Our commitment to a better future for Nevada.

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Social Media Disclaimer

Are you using social media? So are we! We encourage you to read, share, follow us and provide commentary on Facebook®, Twitter®, Pinterest®, Instagram® and other social media sites. Before you post, please make sure you read our social media disclaimer:

We are under no obligation to screen or monitor your posts or any other User Content, however, we do make a reasonable effort to monitor participation to ensure that you stay on topic, are courteous and avoid making offensive comments. Your posts and User Content must adhere to the following requirements and cannot:

• Contain any third-party material including logos, drawings, tattoos, photographs, pictures, sculptures, paintings and other images or works of art, phrases, trademarks, trade secrets or other items without explicit prior written permission to use such materials
• Contain sexually explicit, graphic, gratuitous or unnecessarily violent content or defamatory or derogatory content against any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, sexual orientation, professional or age group or contain any pornographic or nude material
• Contain any private information about yourself or any other individual, including without limitation, information related to the health of the individual, financial information about the individual or any identification or account numbers related to the individual, with or without their permission or consent
• Contain any software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware or telecommunications equipment
• Contain any advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail", "spam", "chain letters", "pyramid schemes", or promote illegal activity and/or illegal contests, sweepstakes, gambling, including any online casino, sports books, bingo, poker or any other form of solicitation

We reserve the right to edit comments for content, remove off-topic contributions, delete offensive comments or remarks, block offensive contributors and delete actual or suspected spam content from any Social Media site. Please be aware that once you post something online, there is the potential for numerous individuals to read your words, even years from now. Therefore, we suggest that you exercise caution when posting on any social media sites and that you not disclose personally identifiable information like your location, medical record number, personal medical information, financial information, etc. We are not responsible for the content of any comments or responses posted by others to any website or social media site managed or monitored by HPN. We do not control the placement of any marketing or advertising displayed on our pages by social media or third party organizations.

Please remember that information posted on any of our social media platforms is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice and should not replace a consultation with your health care professional. Always consult an appropriate health care professional for your specific needs. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Some treatments mentioned on social media formats may not be covered by your health plan. Please refer to your benefit plan documents for information about coverage.

We reserve the right to respond to any post or User Content and may occasionally privately request your contact information to assist offline with your consent by routing the matter to the appropriate persons or department for further handling. Any further questions about your account, claims or benefits or request for additional information can be addressed by visiting your member website or calling the toll-free member phone number on the back of your health plan ID card.

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NowClinic® Disclaimer

NowClinic is not intended to address emergency or life-threatening medical conditions. Please call 911 or go to the emergency room under those circumstances.

NowClinic providers do not replace your primary care physician. The services are not covered by Medicare and may not be covered by your private health plan or Medicaid, so check with them prior to using the services. If not covered, the consumer is responsible for paying the fees at the time of service. If covered, copays and deductibles may apply. NowClinic providers do not prescribe controlled substances and reserve the right to refuse to prescribe other drugs that are restricted by state law or may be harmful or non-therapeutic. Providers may also decline an individual as a patient if the medical problem presented is not appropriate for NowClinic care or for misuse of services.

Mission

Here, at Health Plan of Nevada, we're making a pledge to begin #TakingOnHealthy - a crusade to engage, educate and entertain Nevadans while inspiring us all to be the change. At TakingOnHealthy.com, you will find late-breaking news in all areas of health: physical, mental, spiritual and environmental. We’ll be digging deeper into what it means to live a healthier lifestyle from all perspectives. Here you can find emerging medical news, personal and inspirational stories, and innovative recipes from our test kitchens. We’ll feature ways to simplify your life as well as introduce you to some hidden gems to explore right here in Nevada. Finally, we’ll keep close tabs on important health metrics and watch for real, positive change as people join the movement and start Taking On Healthy™.