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Medical Benefits Q&A
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What are the no-cost generic drugs in 2009?
See the Regence and Providence lists at
/DAS/PEBB/2009Benefits/NoCostGenerics.shtml.
Note that Kaiser will continue to require a $1 copay for all generics in 2009.
What chronic conditions make someone eligible for four-per-year nutritional counseling?
In 2009, PEBB medical plans cover nutritional counseling sessions with a registered dietician. Plans cover four sessions per year for members with a chronic condition. At minimum, these conditions include the following. Plans may include other conditions; ask your plan.
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Diabetes
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Weight-related diagnoses
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Obesity
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Eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia
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Malnutrition
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Pediatric failure to thrive
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Metabolic syndrome
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Cardiovascular conditions
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Coronary artery disease
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Congestive heart failure
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Hypertension
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Hyperlipidemia
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Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Vascular disease
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
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Cystic fibrosis
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Side effects of cancer treatment (chemotherapy and radiation)
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Gastrointestinal disorders
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Celiac disease
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Crohn’s disease
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Malabsorption syndrome
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Ulcerative colitis
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Diverticular disease
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Ostomy
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Irritable bowel syndrome
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Kidney and liver disease
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End-stage-renal disease
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Chronic liver disease
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Cirrhosis
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AIDS and HIV positive diagnosis
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