Addressing health care disruption after hurricanes: Sun Life teams up with Amaze Health, AYG Wellness, and Virtual Wellness Care to help members.

WELLESLEY, Mass., October 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of devastating hurricanes that disrupted health services across several states, Sun Life US, through Health Navigator powered by PinnacleCare, is working with Amaze Health, AYG Wellness, and Virtual Wellness Care to help affected members. areas receive the necessary care and medication.

Sun Life opens its Health Navigator to all loss customers and their employees. Health Navigator care advisors provide one-on-one support to members, using extensive relationships with physicians, specialists, and centers of excellence around the country to help them find the best care for their special medical condition or preventive care needs.

“The recent hurricanes caused incredible damage to many people’s lives and infrastructure, including health care. It is clear that recovery will take time,” he said. Jen Collierpresident of Health and Risk Solutions, Sun Life US “With damaged facilities, shortages of medical equipment and personnel, and migration, access to health services has become a challenge. To address this gap, we are collaborating and health care partners to provide the most convenient service. phone or website of choice, to ensure that members receive the care they need during this stressful and uncertain time.”

By combining the health capabilities of Health Navigator, Amaze Health, AYG Wellness, and Virtual Wellness Care, health plan members with stop loss clients will be able to access urgent care and primary care, to get prescription drugs at their homes, residences, or hotels, and get health advocacy and shipping assistance via phone number and website.

“In times of crisis, it can be difficult to find local medical supplies David SilversteinCEO of Amaze Health. “The doctor’s office may be closed, the dentist’s office flooded, and the local emergency room flooded. Our national medical service allows resources from all over the country available at the click of a button.”

“We are pleased to work with Sun Life’s Health Navigator and AYG Wellness on the latest philanthropic efforts. Virtual Wellness High technology works very well with Health Navigator’s high philosophy,” he said. Todd WessonCEO of Virtual Wellness Care. “This partnership will make access to health services easier and more convenient for those affected by the recent hurricanes”

“At AYG Wellness, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care, especially in times of crisis,” he said. Andrea Millsap-BoldenCEO of AYG Wellness. “Our partnership is about bringing much-needed support to communities affected by hurricanes. By using new technology and personalized service, we aim to ensure that individuals and families can find the care and resources they need to begin their journey to recovery. Together, we offer more than just help—we offer a path to hope, healing, and a better future.”

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Sun Life customers and members affected by the recent hurricanes are also encouraged to contact Sun Life if they have questions, need more time to pay, or need to arrange alternative ways to receive benefits. of them. All information, including a guide to accessing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), can be found here.

About Daily Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and corporate clients. Sun Life has operations in several markets around the world, including Canada, United Statesthe United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. Like June 30, 2024Sun Life had all assets under management $1.46 billion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. is sold by Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine stocks (PSE) under the ticker symbol SLF.

Sun Life US is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping nearly 50 million Americans get the health care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life US offers a collection of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, loss insurance of medical loss, and the health care system. Sun Life employs more than 8,500 people in the US, including our associates in our dental practices and affiliated companies in property management. Group insurance policies are offered by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except for New Yorkwhere policies are offered by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (US) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom.

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