Please note: MedExpert's services to the City of San Jose's employees, retirees and dependents is ending at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 29.

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We are pleased to announce the addition of MedExpert's services for our benefited populations. MedExperts services are an important part of our pilot wellness program. MedExpert International is an extra level of medical expertice provided at no cost to the eligible employee, retiree or qualified dependent*.

1-800-999-1999

MedExpert provides a service called Individual Medical Decision Support (IMDS). This service helps you make the best medical and prescription decisions and to swiftly and effectively resolve any medical issue. They are the world's leading source of current, unbiased, accurate and customized medical information, improving health outcomes and reducing costs. They have on-staff physicians to assist patients on a personal level by phone.

MedExpert's service is designed to help you become a better informed consumer and obtain better healthcare, which is an effective way to reduce healthcare waste and lower healthcare spending. Eligible individuals are encouraged to utilize this service anytime you need and as many times as you want; you will never be charged for MedExpert's assistance.

For example, MedExpert will help you if:

• You are confused about a medical diagnosis
• You are concerned about the treatment that has been prescribed
• You want to know all your health options
• You want a professional recommendation for a local physician

• You want to know about possible prescription interactions
• You are worried about your parents' health
• You want to learn the success rate of certain procedures or surgery
• You want to save time and money

• MedExpert Quick Guide
• MedExpert Introductory Flier
• MedExpert Brochure with Membership Cards
• MedExpert Enrollment Form