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Low Back Pain Health Education Program
Optional Program for Those Who Have Low Back Pain
If you are dealing with the effects of back pain, managing your condition is a
process that involves you, those close to you, your physician and other
caregivers. You may be at risk for, or already have developed, chronic back
pain.
Consult Your Benefit Booklet
USAble Administrators groups that have purchased the program are pleased to
offer to members a community-based Low Back Pain Education Program to furnish
you with information about managing your condition. Please consult your
benefit handbook to determine if your plan includes this program. Upon
enrollment in the program, you will receive information to help you:
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Understand your individual risk factors for chronic back pain complications.
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Work on decreasing pain, improving function, gaining control over your
condition and returning to a normal lifestyle.
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Communicate your needs and concerns to your health-care provider.
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Prevent complications common with back pain.
The Low Back Pain Education Program connects you with specific health education
information as well as local and national health resources to keep you informed
about managing back pain. The program works in conjunction with you and your
physician by providing a comprehensive approach to teaching you about the
causes of back pain, treatments and self-care techniques.
Program Benefits
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Registered nurse case managers who can assist you with your health-plan
benefits;
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Health information and education from community and national resources, which
follow the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, American
Chiropractic Association and North American Spine Society;
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Information mailed to network physicians.
Program Highlights
Physician Support
The physician remains your caregiver and makes all medical decisions. The Low
Back Pain Education Program provides support to the physician in managing your
condition through health education, benefits management and facilitation of
local and national health resources.
Health and Cost Advantages
If you are dealing with the effects of back pain, you know firsthand what the
cost is to your health and quality of life. Financial costs are another issue.
Preventing complications of the illnesses and conditions that cause back pain
can have a substantial impact on your quality of life and further reduce your
health-care costs.
How To Enroll
First determine if your group health plan includes this program.
Then, download and complete the Low Back Pain Patient Enrollment Form (49 KB PDF)
and send it to your regional office, or call a registered nurse
case manager at your nearest regional office. The program is completely
voluntary, and you may choose to leave the program at any time.
NOTE: The Low Back Pain Education Program is for
health education purposes only. USAble Administrators does not offer medical
advice or medical services. You should always consult your treating
physician(s) for any medical advice or services you may need. Members are
responsible for selecting providers, services or products. All referenced
health services may not be covered under your health plan. Please check your
member benefits for coverage of services. Information furnished by you is kept
strictly confidential and only used to provide us with the information
necessary for your participation in the Low Back Pain Health Education Program.
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