Understanding Osteoporosis

May is National Osteoporosis Month. Osteoporosis makes your bones thin, fragile, and easier to break. While bone loss may be part of aging, developing good health habits can help you slow down bone loss and even help strengthen your bones.

• Osteoporosis – Treatment Overview
• Healthy Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D
• Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof
• National Osteoporosis Foundation

Improve Your Bone Health

Learn how to improve your bone health or how exercise can help you manage your osteoporosis at these upcoming Living Well programs in Rochester.

Weight-bearing exercises also have been shown to increase bone density and strength. Examples include walking, dancing, resistance exercises, and aerobics. Check out a SilverSneakers fitness center near you, or try a Living Well physical activity class. Talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.

 

Last updated: October 2017

 

Important Information

 

MVP Health Plan, Inc. is an HMO-POS/PPO/MSA organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in MVP Health Plan depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, co-payments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.

The Formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.

Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat MVP Health Plan members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. Medicare beneficiaries may also enroll in Preferred Gold HMO-POS, GoldValue HMO-POS, GoldSecure HMO-POS, Gold PPO, BasiCare PPO, and/or WellSelect PPO through the CMS Medicare Online Enrollment Center located at http://www.medicare.gov.